Agapia Monastery
Mănăstirea Agapia
Large women's monastery in a valley, with church murals painted by the young artist Nicolae Grigorescu.
Agapia is one of Romania's largest convents, built in the 17th century. Wooden cells where the nuns live surround the church, and the grounds are neatly kept with flowers and trees. The church murals were painted in the mid-19th century by Nicolae Grigorescu, a national treasure among Romanian artists, in a realistic and refined style. Visitors can buy hand-woven rugs and embroidery made by the nuns. Entry is free. It is about 8 km from Neamț Citadel, and Văratec Monastery is nearby.
Opening hours
About 07:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Neamț Monastery
- Neamț Citadel
- Slatina Monastery
- Probota Monastery
- Bukovina National Museum
- Monastery of St. John the New
- Bukovina Village Museum
- Princely Inn Ethnographic Museum