Frumoasa Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Iași, Romania
The monastery features a high Doric portico entrance supported by four columns and exhibits neoclassical architecture with four symmetrically aligned false towers.
Prince Grigore II Ghica constructed the monastery between 1726 and 1733 on the ruins of a 16th-century church established by Hetman Melentie Balica.
The interior space contains eight marble columns and displays frescoes depicting historical synods and Prince Gregory II Ghica's family across its walls.
The monastery functions as an active religious center since 2003, following its restoration from serving as a parish church during the communist period.
The site includes The Hangman's Gate, which led to public execution grounds between 1820 and 1845, giving the nearby district its name Manta Rosie.
Location: Iași
Location: Iași County
Inception: 1733
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Str. Radu Vodă 1, municipiul Iași
GPS coordinates: 47.13927,27.58737
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:00
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