Humor Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Gura Humorului, Romania
The monastery features exterior frescoes in reddish-brown tones depicting biblical scenes, with a cross-shaped shingled roof without a steeple in the Bucovina region.
Built in 1530 by Voievod Petru Rares and chancellor Teodor Bubuiog, the monastery stands on the foundation of a previous structure from 1415.
The monastery walls display extensive frescoes painted in 1535 by Toma of Suceava, including representations of the Siege of Constantinople and Last Judgment.
The monastery entrance fee costs 5 lei with an additional 10 lei for photography permission, and visitors can reach it through various transportation options.
Monks use wooden mallets to strike long beams for prayer calls, a tradition that emerged when bell ringing became restricted during Ottoman control.
Location: Gura Humorului
Location: Suceava County
Inception: 15 century
Part of: churches of Moldavia
GPS coordinates: 47.59355,25.85457
Latest update: May 15, 2025 17:37
Sucevița Monastery
23.2 km
Cacica mine
5.7 km
Moldovița Monastery
22.4 km
Pietrele Doamnei
26.4 km
Arbore Church
16.6 km
Slatina monastery
19.5 km
Roman Catholic church in Cacica, Suceava
6 km
Saint Procopius church in Bădeuți, Suceava
25.4 km
Roman Catholic church of the Holy Trinity in Gura Humorului
5.1 km
Church of the Archangels in Bucșoaia, Suceava
6.7 km
Great Synagogue, Gura Humorului
4.8 km
Wooden church in Botoșana, Suceava
11.8 km
Wooden church in Horodnic de Sus, Suceava
26.8 km
Wooden church of Saint Nicholas in Vama, Suceava
14.1 km
Wooden church in Pârteștii de Sus, Suceava
7.2 km
Wooden church in Dărmănești, Suceava
26.6 km
Wooden church in Todirești, Suceava
20.1 km
Wooden church in Moara Nica, Suceava
27.6 km
Wooden church in Humoreni, Suceava
12.2 km
Wooden church in Iacobești, Suceava
25.6 km
Wooden church in Soloneț, Suceava
16.4 km
Wooden church in Băișești, Suceava
22.3 km
Museum House, Solca
12.7 km
Clopotnița mănăstirii Voroneț
6.2 km
Muzeul Lingurilor
23.7 km
Oak from Cajvana
14.8 km
Saint George church at Voroneț monastery
6.2 km
Stroești
21.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes