Zamca Monastery
Mănăstirea Zamca
Fortified 17th-century monastery built by Armenians, on a northwest hill above Suceava, and rarely crowded.
Zamca was the religious centre of Suceava's Armenian community. Its church blends Armenian, Gothic and Moldavian architectural elements, and the complex is enclosed by walls and gate towers that once served as a fortress during wartime. The grounds are spacious and quiet, with views over the Suceava River valley. The exterior can be seen at any time, while the church interior has irregular opening hours. It is about a 25-minute walk from the town centre, or a short taxi ride.
Opening hours
Courtyard open in daytime
Nearby sights
- Princely Inn Ethnographic Museum
- Bukovina National Museum
- St. Demetrius Church, Suceava
- Monastery of St. John the New
- Mirăuți Church
- Seat Fortress of Suceava
- Bukovina Village Museum
- Church of the Holy Cross, Pătrăuți