Moldovița Monastery
Mănăstirea Moldovița
A fortified monastery built in 1532 by Petru Rareș, with exceptionally well-preserved golden-toned frescoes.
The monastery is enclosed by high stone walls and towers. The church exterior is mainly golden-yellow and blue. The south wall's “Siege of Constantinople” and Tree of Jesse are the most striking, and the small museum inside holds artifacts that have won the “Golden Apple” award. It is a World Heritage site. Admission is about 10 lei, and photography costs extra. It lies deep in a valley about 35 km from Gura Humorului via Vama. You can cross the Ciumârna Pass to link up with Sucevița on the same trip.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–19:00; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Moldovița Forest Railway (Mocănița Hutulca)
- Ciumârna Pass
- Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung Moldovenesc
- Painted Egg Museum, Vama
- Sucevița Monastery
- Rarău Massif & Pietrele Doamnei
- Putna Monastery
- Marginea Black Pottery