Japca Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Florești District, Moldova
The monastery complex extends along the bank of the Nistru River, featuring multiple stone churches with three distinct altars for religious ceremonies.
Founded in 1693 as a cave hermitage, the monastery relocated to its current location in 1770, where monks established new religious buildings.
The monastery maintains a rich library collection and continues Orthodox religious practices through its community of nuns in the Moldovan tradition.
Located 160 kilometers north of Chisinau, the monastery welcomes visitors daily and provides guided tours of its religious buildings and grounds.
This religious institution stands as the single monastery in Basarabia that maintained continuous operations throughout the entire Soviet period.
Location: Japca
Location: Japca
GPS coordinates: 47.98807,28.71112
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:42
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