Galata Monastery, Orthodox monastery on Galata Hill, Iași, Romania
The monastery complex includes a fortified wall with loopholes, a bell tower at the entrance, and the Resurrection Church atop Galata Hill.
Moldavian Voivode Petru Șchiopul founded the monastery in 1584 after an earlier structure in the valley proved unstable due to ground conditions.
The monastery functions as an active Eastern Orthodox nunnery, maintaining religious traditions and spiritual practices within its fortified walls.
Visitors can reach multiple viewing points near the church that provide clear views across the city of Iași and the Nicolina River valley.
The original bell from the first monastery built in 1577 remains preserved in the current monastery's courtyard as a historical artifact.
Location: Iași
Inception: 1584
Address: Str. Mănăstirii 4, municipiul Iași
GPS coordinates: 47.14620,27.56908
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:37
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