Putna Monastery
Mănăstirea Putna
Founded by Stephen the Great in 1466, where he lies buried. It is a spiritual sanctuary in the hearts of Romanians.
The monastery is the family mausoleum of Stephen the Great. The prince's tomb lies inside the church, and the Romanian Orthodox Church venerates him as a saint. The museum on site holds precious medieval embroidery, manuscripts and liturgical objects. Nearby are the rock hermitage of St. Daniel the Hermit and a wooden church. The monastery itself has no painted exterior walls, but its historical status is the highest. Entry to the grounds is free, and the museum charges admission. It is about 70 km from Suceava and can be reached by changing buses at Rădăuți.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00; museum approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ciumârna Pass
- Sucevița Monastery
- Moldovița Forest Railway (Mocănița Hutulca)
- Marginea Black Pottery
- Moldovița Monastery
- Painted Egg Museum, Vama
- Bogdana Monastery
- Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung Moldovenesc