Vărzărești Monastery, Architectural monument and monastery in Vărzărești, Moldova.
The monastery complex features a main church dedicated to St. Demetrius, standing on a consolidated base with low mass buttresses at its foundation.
Founded by Stan Vărzari squire in 1420, the monastery received official recognition through a note issued by Alexander Voivod, prince of Moldavia.
Nine monks, three nuns, and twelve rasofoare obedient maintain religious traditions under the leadership of hegumenia Georgia and hieromonk confessor Silouan.
The monastery opens Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM for visitors.
Located on one of Moldova's highest hills at 391 meters altitude, the monastery structure creates a dominant presence visible from considerable distances.
Location: Vărzărești
Address: Vărzărești, Moldova Vărzărești Vărzărești
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Piątek 12:00-20:00; Sobota-Niedziela 06:00-20:00
Phone: +37326423900
Website: http://varzaresti.md
GPS coordinates: 47.10396,28.20104
Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:40
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