Bucium Monastery

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Bucium Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Bucium Hill, Iași, Romania.

The monastery complex includes a church with a green roof, multiple workshops, and a dining area on the slopes of Bucium Hill.

Founded by hieromonks Nifon and Nectarie in 1853, the monastery became a residence for Moldavian metropolitans during the nineteenth century.

The monastery grounds contain fifteen poplars that influenced poet Mihai Eminescu's works dedicated to Veronica Micle in the 1800s.

Located at 14 Păun Street, the monastery maintains a Byzantine painting workshop, a carpentry studio, and a wine store for visitors.

The monastery incorporates a wine cellar that produces and stores regional varieties including Fetească Albă, Sauvignon blanc, and Busuioaca de Bohotin.

Location: Iași

Inception: 1853

GPS coordinates: 47.11390,27.63910

Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:57

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