Church of the Three Hierarchs
Mănăstirea Sfinții Trei Ierarhi
A 17th-century church whose walls are covered in carved patterns from foundation to tower top, widely regarded as the peak of Moldavian architecture.
The Church of the Three Hierarchs was built by Prince Vasile Lupu between 1637 and 1639. Its exterior is covered with about 30 different geometric and floral relief bands, blending Moldavian, Armenian, Georgian and Ottoman decorative styles, and it was once gilded. Inside are the tombs of Stephen the Great's descendants and Prince Cuza, among others. The adjoining Gothic monastery building houses an exhibition of religious art. Entry to the church is free, though the exhibition charges a small fee. It stands on Stephen the Great Boulevard, a few minutes' walk from the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palace of Culture, so the three make a good combined route.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Dosoftei House
- St. Nicholas Princely Church
- Metropolitan Cathedral, Iași
- Palace of Culture
- Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre
- Palas Iași
- Golia Monastery
- Union Square (Piața Unirii)