Photo by simonagabi The Voronet Monastery is located in the village of the same name, in Suceava county and It’s one of the most valuable foundations of Stefan cel Mare. The church was built in 1488 in only four and a half months which is a record for that time. The monastic life was interrupted [...]
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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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