Monastery of St. John the New
Mănăstirea Sfântul Ioan cel Nou
Seat of the Suceava Metropolitan Cathedral, preserving the relics of St. John the New. Traces of paintings also remain on the church's exterior walls.
The monastery was founded in the early 16th century. Its main church, St. George's, was originally painted on its entire exterior, and remnants of murals survive on the south wall and elsewhere. It is one of the Moldavian churches that make up the World Heritage site. The church houses the relics of St. John the New, a 14th-century martyr, and it is an important pilgrimage site in northern Moldavia. Admission is free, but please dress respectfully. It is located in the city centre of Suceava and within walking distance.
Opening hours
About 07:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- St. Demetrius Church, Suceava
- Bukovina National Museum
- Princely Inn Ethnographic Museum
- Mirăuți Church
- Seat Fortress of Suceava
- Bukovina Village Museum
- Zamca Monastery
- Church of the Holy Cross, Pătrăuți