Rohia Monastery
Mănăstirea Rohia
An Orthodox monastery in the forests of the Lăpuș hills, known as 'the Mount Athos of Maramureș'. Its peaceful surroundings are notable.
Rohia Monastery was built between 1923 and 1926 on a forested hilltop in the Lăpuș region. It is known as the 'Mount Athos of Maramureș'. The Romanian thinker Nicolae Steinhardt once took monastic vows here and was buried here. The monastery has a memorial room for him and a library with a rich collection. The grounds include a wooden church, a newly built stone cathedral, and a lookout platform overlooking the valley. The surroundings are peaceful. Admission is free, but visitors should dress modestly. It is about 60 km from Sighetu Marmației and about 10 km from the Rogoz wooden church, making it a convenient stop on a southern one-day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Church of the Holy Archangels, Rogoz
- Wooden Church of Plopiș
- Wooden Church of Șurdești
- Wooden Church of Budești Josani
- Breb
- Wooden Church of Desești
- Wooden Church of Poienile Izei
- Ocna Șugatag Salt Lakes