Socola Monastery

Socola Monastery is a stone church structure featuring a carved oak iconostasis and framed paintings on interior walls instead of traditional murals. The complex includes residential buildings, a library, and a cemetery set on the grounds.

The monastery was founded in 1562 by Prince Alexandru Lăpușneanu and later became a center for learning. In 1803 it was transformed into the first Romanian-language seminary under Prince Alexander Mourousis.

The library preserves books and documents that show how education and religious thought evolved in the region. These materials connect the monastery to the intellectual life of the local community.

The monastery is situated near an urban psychiatric facility, making it accessible within the city setting. Plan your visit during daytime hours when the grounds are typically open and the surroundings are active.

The cemetery on the monastery grounds contains graves of church figures and individuals who died during World War II. These memorials form an important part of the local memory and remembrance.