Radu Vodă Monastery, Orthodox monastery in central Bucharest, Romania
Radu Vodă Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in central Bucharest featuring a large stone church with traditional Romanian architectural elements. The building is decorated with multiple exterior frescoes depicting religious scenes and saints.
The monastery was founded in 1567 by ruler Alexandru II Mircea and underwent multiple reconstructions, especially after Ottoman forces repurposed it as a mosque in 1595. It was gradually restored to its religious function afterward.
The monastery holds religious manuscripts and objects from the 16th century that reflect Romanian Orthodox traditions. Visitors can observe these old liturgical items, which document the continuous faith practiced at this site across centuries.
The monastery is located on Radu Vodă Street in Sector 4 and is accessible to visitors daily, with regular services held throughout the week. It is best to explore the grounds respectfully, especially when religious services are taking place.
Archaeological excavations beneath the monastery have uncovered fortifications from the Getae-Dacian period. This reveals that the hill was a strategically important settlement long before the monastery was built.
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