Photo by Ioana si Adi Sucevita is a monastery in Romania, located in the Suceava county. Tradition sits on the Sucevita Valley River between hills a church in the early 16th century. The legend says that, later, for the redemption of some sins, a woman brought with her chariot drawn by buffaloes, for thirty years, [...]
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Bucovina’s Painted Monasteries
Posted by raluca on August 31st, 2010
In Bucovina, Romania, can be found an impressive number of churches that are well preserved and handed down from the medieval times. What makes them more special are the unique paintings that can be found on both the interior and the exterior, images featuring portraits of saints and prophets, scenes from the life of Jesus, [...]
Romania – The Painted Monasteries, 45 seconds
Posted by admingeorge on August 6th, 2009
Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (in northeastern Romania). Their painted exterior walls are decorated with elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring
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