| Moldovița Monastery | |
 Monastery Church (UNESCO heritage) | |
| The profile of the monastery | |
|---|---|
| Confession: | Orthodoxy |
| Hram: | Good news |
| Founder: | Petru Rareș |
| Type: | nuns |
| Data of the monastery | |
| Dating: | 16th century (1532) |
| The country: | Romania |
| Location: | Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava County |
Moldovița Monastery is a monastic settlement located in Suceava county, Moldavia, Romania.
Historic
The monastic complex dates from the 16th century and includes several buildings (historical monuments); thus: the “Annunciation” church (on the UNESCO World Heritage List), the churchyard, the winter chapel, the enclosure wall with the corner tower, the south cells and the entrance bell tower.
Church of the Annunciation
The “Buna Vestire” church, founded by Petru Rareș, continues the architectural style of the Moldavian monasteries, combining in a perfect harmony the elements of Byzantine art with the Gothic ones. The exterior fresco on the southern wall of the church has been preserved in excellent condition, being one of the attractions of Moldovița Monastery. The painting made in post-Byzantine style (with Gothic influences) is attributed to some church painters coordinated by the famous Toma de la Suceava, the court painter of Petru Rareș.
Location
Moldovița Monastery is a monastic settlement located in the village of Vatra Moldoviței in Suceava County, 60 km. from Vatra Dornei on the route: Iacobeni - Valea Putnei - Câmpulung Moldovenesc (national road DN17A and DN17 / E58).
Accommodation
The monastery does not offer accommodation. Nearby are the following hotel units:
- Alexandra Guesthouse, 200 m. from the monastery, tel. (4) 0230.336.008, (4) 0744.301.667, (4) 0740.165.955.
- Moldovița Guesthouse, at 7 km. of the monastery, tel. 0753 593 873.
Contact
- Address: Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava county, postal code: 727595
- Goal.: 40 (230) 336348 and 40 (744) 615458
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Official site:manastireamoldovita.wgz.ro