Schitul Darvari Church, Romanian Orthodox church near Gradina Icoanei park, Bucharest, Romania
Schitul Darvari Church is a Romanian Orthodox church building located near Gradina Icoanei park with a cross-shaped floor plan. The structure features an octagonal dome positioned above the central nave and measures approximately 19 by 8 meters.
The original building was constructed in 1834 and underwent major reconstruction during 1933-1934. Architect Gheorghe Simotta redesigned it during this renovation using the Oltenian-Muntenian architectural style.
The interior walls feature neo-Byzantine frescoes showing Orthodox religious scenes and imagery. These paintings shape how the space feels when you walk through it and reflect traditional church art practices.
The church is open daily with regular service times throughout the day. Visitors should plan their visit around the morning and evening prayer schedules.
The church maintains a frankincense workshop where traditional resins are produced using recipes from Mount Athos monasteries. This craft preserves ancient methods of the Orthodox monastic tradition.
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