Hadâmbu Monastery

Hadâmbu Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the region near Iași featuring a fortified stone church built with Gothic frames and defensive walls. The site includes the original church and a newer structure with marble floors, accessed through a 17th-century entrance tower.

A Greek nobleman named Iani Hadambul founded the monastery in 1659 after the voivode Gheorghe Ghica granted him land in the forests near Iași. This establishment made it an important site for Orthodox religious life in the Moldavian region.

The monastery reflects Orthodox traditions that remain visible in daily religious services and monastic life within its stone-walled compound. The architecture and religious practices show how this community has maintained its spiritual identity over generations in the Moldavian region.

The monastery is best reached from Iași, with entry through the stone entrance tower that leads into the grounds. Allow time to walk around the site and see both the church buildings and the fortified areas at a relaxed pace.

The monastery houses a revered icon of the Virgin Mary with Child that was donated in 1938 and reportedly produces sacred oil. This image has become a notable feature of the site and draws visitors interested in religious artworks and their stories.