Saon Monastery
Mănăstirea Saon
A lakeside monastery near Tulcea where an old wooden church and a newer stone church stand side by side, with peacocks and horses kept on the grounds.
The monastery is about 20 km from Tulcea on the shore of Lake Saon, in a peaceful setting. Visitors can see a 19th-century wooden church, a neo-Byzantine cathedral, and ostriches and peacocks. Entry is free, and dress should be modest. The small shop on site sells honey and wine. It can be visited together with Cocoș Monastery.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Cocoș Monastery
- Măcin Mountains National Park
- Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Centre
- Tulcea Danube Promenade & Azizie Mosque
- Independence Monument & Hora Hill, Tulcea
- Enisala Fortress
- Jurilovca
- Maliuc