Chiajna Monastery

Chiajna Monastery is an unfinished ruin with neoclassical features in a village near Bucharest. The structure shows thick stone walls and exposed building elements that reveal the original construction work.

Construction began in the 1770s and was completed decades later before external forces damaged the building. Afterward, the site gradually fell into decay and was never restored.

The monastery walls display inscriptions and architectural details that reflect the blend of Orthodox tradition and neoclassical building style. Visitors can observe how local builders combined different influences in this structure.

The site is free to visit, but private transportation is required because the location is far from public transit options. Access to the ruins involves rough ground, so sturdy shoes are needed and you should be cautious around unstable structures.

A stone formation on the entrance side naturally resembles a human figure and has inspired many local interpretations. This unintentional shape is one of the most striking features that visitors notice.

Location: Chiajna

Location: Bucharest

Inception: 1790

Architectural style: neoclassicism

Address: Cartierul Giulești, pe malul nordic al Dâmboviței, suprapus de Șoseaua de centură și de str. Poiana Trestiei; carou cadastral 3 - 4; UT, municipiul București

GPS coordinates: 44.47917,25.99806

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41