putna monastery

johnieamar

I heard a lot about the monasteries in the area and it was a wise choice to start visit them starting with the Putna Monastery.

RemusR

We didn't sleep there, but for few hours in a splendid natural setting it's a great choice. The church is less fancy than other one nearby, but that shouldn't put you off visiting it.

Homeniuc

A very nice monastery in 'Bucovina' in a very nice place ... You have to go there if you visit Bucovina

Flanto

Unfortunately, this large monastery was burnt in the 1600s and the paintings were lost. The architecture though is impressive and it was one of the most impressive piece ordered to be built by Stephen the Great. I suggest to not miss it from the visiting circuit.

Ajsclapham

This is very much a working monastery. We stayed 2 nights: a bit austere but comfortable room with good en suite bathroom. The church is relatively plain (compared to painted monasteries nearby).

gabitul

It's a place full of history and faith. Inside there is a museum with tombs covers and artifacts from XV century.

EaGiW

This Monastery is at the end of the road. They have a museum inside the outer walls of the Monastery. The museum contains tomb covers such as Lady Mary of Mangop and the Kollyva Bowl, 1567. A detailed coat of arms of Alexandru Lăoyșneanu. These were made with silk and silver thread. The history is so intriguing.

Jamesbond2013

I been in this monastery very recent. I must say that it is a must to see, if you are at the Suceava District. It is a place full of history, were Stefan cel Mare was buried. You can se also in the left, on the alley, the hill from were the arrow was launched, to determine the plavce to start the construction of the monastery

CameliaLazar

Look on the mountain to the left of the monastery. You will se Stefan's name written with trees - I did not expect that and I have not seen that anywhere else before. The family tomb also give a you a feeling of solemnity.

Katt21211

Putna monastery, built in the 16-th century by Stefan the Great, who is also buried here, is certainly the most beautiful monastery in Moldova and Bucovina. Beside the old church, which was reworked and rebuilt, there is also a very interesting museum, where you can see a copy of the sword of the great king. It is a "must to visit" point for everyone interested in the culture or history.

alexandru27

This monastery is deeply impressive first of all because of its quiet, 'not showy' nature and architecture. You get the feeling that something very old and of certain depthness is involved there. It's utmost Romanian in character, both architecturally and spiritually, and one can really feel the calmness and profound feeling of historical meditation surrounding him/her.Just look around and you get the reason why Stefan cel Mare si Sfant chosen to be buried there - of all the monasteries he built.

Laurens007

The imposing Putna Monastery is the first religious fondation of Saint Voivode Stephen the Great. The Monastery Museum displays an important collection of valuable manuscriprts, ecclesiastical objects and ceramics from the medieval times.

ionescum2013

Among the most beautiful monasteries in Moldova. It is an impressive sanctuary. A rare painting of the monastery. The only minus is a vicious circle, in this case, the large number of tourists during the season, which decreases in the solemnity of the place.

theodorak27

One of the biggest monasteries and a landmark for Romanians, it impressed us. It is not decorated as the other monasteries of the area but still it is very imposing

cciurel

Another place long time added on the UNESCO World Heritage list.It's the place where a great Romanian king, Stephen the Great has his tomb. A place where history and God met together and it's a must to see visiting Romania.For family with kids and/or teens the visit it's recommended to acknowledge the Romanian spirituality.