Sucevița Monastery
Mănăstirea Sucevița
The largest of the painted monasteries and the one with the most complete frescoes, with the north wall's “Ladder to Paradise” the most famous.
Built at the end of the 16th century by the Movilă family, it was the final work in the series of Moldavian painted churches. Its frescoes are mainly green and cover almost all of the exterior walls. The north wall's “Ladder to Paradise” depicts angels and demons contending for souls, full of drama. The monastery is surrounded by a square defensive wall and corner towers, and it has a museum on site. Admission is about 10 lei. It is about 55 km from Suceava and can be reached via the black pottery village of Marginea.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–19:00; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Marginea Black Pottery
- Ciumârna Pass
- Putna Monastery
- Moldovița Monastery
- Moldovița Forest Railway (Mocănița Hutulca)
- Painted Egg Museum, Vama
- Bogdana Monastery
- Arbore Church