| Sucevita Monastery | |
 Monastery Church (UNESCO heritage) | |
| The profile of the monastery | |
|---|---|
| Confession: | Orthodoxy |
| Hram: | The resurrection of the Lord |
| Founder: | Metropolitan Gheorghe Movilă |
| Type: | nuns |
| Data of the monastery | |
| Dating: | 1581 |
| The country: | Romania |
| Location: | Sucevita, Suceava County |
Sucevita Monastery is a monastic settlement located in Suceava county, Moldavia, Romania.
About
Sucevita Monastery dates from the 16th century and is included in the list of World Cultural Heritage, under the auspices of UNESCO. The ensemble of the Sucevița monastery includes several buildings declared a historical monument; thus: the “Resurrection of the Lord” church, the chapel, the cells, the enclosure wall and the two towers on the north side.
Church of the Resurrection
The church is built according to a trilobate plan, with the porch closed. Later, two small open porches (with Wallachian influence) are added, supported on pillars connected by arches in braces. The interior and exterior mural painting of great artistic value, represent biblical scenes from the Old and New Testaments. The building built in the style of Moldovan architecture, with the combination of Byzantine and Gothic art elements associated with architectural elements taken from the old wooden churches, is the foundation of the Movileşti family, boyar families, scholars and rulers of Moldavia and Wallachia.
Location
The monastery is located in the village of Sucevita in Suceava County, 91 km. by Vatra Dornei (national road DN17A and DN17 / E58), on the route: Iacobeni - Pojorâta - Vatra Moldoviței - Sucevița.
Accommodation
The monastery does not offer accommodation. Nearby are the following hotel units:
- Poiana Mărului Guesthouse, tel. 0744 258 755.
- Montana Guesthouse, tel. 0753 593 873.
Contact
- Address: Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava county, postal code: 727595
- Goal.: 0040230.417110, fax: 0040230.417170
- E-mail:manastireasucevita.ro/contact
- Official site:manastireasucevita.ro, tel: 0753 867 124, fax: 0330 818 713
