Mraconia Monastery
Mănăstirea Mraconia
An Orthodox monastery standing by a river bend next to the Decebalus statue. Its white walls and red roof reflect on the Danube, making it one of the most photogenic buildings in the gorge.
Mraconia Monastery is located in Mraconia Bay on the Romanian side. The original old monastery was submerged after the Iron Gate Dam created its reservoir. The current buildings were reconstructed nearby between 1993 and 2009. The monastery is right beside the Decebalus statue and looks best from the Serbian road on the opposite bank or from a cruise boat. You can also drive along Romania's DN57 road to the entrance. Entry is free, but visitors must dress appropriately to enter the church.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Rock Sculpture of Decebalus
- Tabula Traiana
- Kazan Gorge
- Ciucaru Mare
- Veliki Štrbac Viewpoint
- Veterani Cave
- Ponicova Cave
- Orșova