Durău Monastery
Mănăstirea Durău
An Orthodox monastery at the foot of the Ceahlău Massif, whose church murals are by the Romanian painter Nicolae Tonitza.
Durău Monastery is at the northern foot of the Ceahlău Massif, in Durău resort. Its main church, built in the 1830s, contains murals painted in the 1930s by painters Nicolae Tonitza and Ștefan Dimitrescu. Their soft colours and distinctive style are highly regarded in Romanian Orthodox art. The grounds are peaceful, and there are guest rooms for pilgrims. Entry is free. Visitors should dress with shoulders and knees covered, and women are advised to bring a headscarf. It is the starting point for climbing Ceahlău and for visiting the waterfall.
Opening hours
About 07:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Duruitoarea Waterfall
- Ceahlău Massif (Toaca Peak)
- Lake Bicaz (Izvorul Muntelui)
- Bicaz Dam
- Șugău Gorges
- Bicaz Gorges
- Piatra Altarului
- Suhardul Mic