Saharna Monastery
Mănăstirea Saharna
A pilgrimage site at the bottom of a gorge, with cave churches, the Holy Trinity Cathedral and 22 small waterfalls. You can climb the cliff for panoramic views.
Saharna Monastery lies in a tributary gorge of the Dniester, with an ancient cave church and a Holy Trinity monastery built from the 18th century onward. Legend holds that the Virgin Mary's footprint is preserved on the cliff, and it is one of Moldova's most important pilgrimage sites. The streams in the gorge form multi-level small waterfalls, and climbing to the top of the cliff gives you a view of the golden-domed church and the river valley. Entry is free, but dress appropriately. It's about 105 km from Chișinău and can be visited on the same day as Tipova.
Opening hours
about 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Țipova Monastery
- Orheiul Vechi
- Curchi Monastery
- Cricova Winery
- Pushkin House-Museum
- Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Cathedral of Christ's Nativity
- Triumphal Arch, Chișinău