Cozia Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Căciulata, Romania
Located on the right bank of the Olt River, the monastery complex features white stone walls, harmonious proportions, and Byzantine architectural elements.
Built between 1387 and 1391 under the rule of Mircea the Elder, the monastery underwent renovations in 1706 when Serban Cantacuzino added the porch.
The interior paintings display medieval portraits of ruler Mircea and his son Michael in knight attire, representing Romanian medieval artistic traditions.
The monastery opens daily from 8:00 to 21:00, offering visitors access to the religious complex, museum collection, and souvenir shop inside.
The monastery contains the tomb of Teofana, mother of Michael the Brave, who became a nun after her son's death and lived there until 1605.
Location: Căciulata
Location: Vâlcea County
Inception: 14 century
Architectural style: Brâncovenesc art, Byzantine architecture
Address: Str. Calea lui Traian 816, localitate componentă Căciulata; oraș Călimănești
GPS coordinates: 45.27159,24.31549
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
Romania encompasses historic towns where medieval squares, Orthodox churches, and royal palaces are found. Bucharest, the capital, hosts the Parliament Palace and religious buildings like the 18th-century Stavropoleos Church. In Transylvania, Brașov preserves its 14th-century city walls, and Sibiu features its cobbled streets lined with old houses. Further north, Bukovina contains Orthodox monasteries adorned with Renaissance exterior frescoes. The Romanian territory also offers mountain landscapes and diverse natural sites. The Transfăgărășan road crosses the Carpathians at over 2000 meters altitude, linking two historic regions. Bran Castle and Peles Castle, perched in the mountains, showcase defensive and royal architecture. The saline lakes of Ocna Sibiului and thermal centers like Therme București highlight the country's natural resources. The Danube Delta completes this collection of destinations to explore.
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