Moon Church, Romanian Orthodox church in Unirii Square, Oradea, Romania
The Moon Church is an Orthodox church building on Unirii Square in Oradea with a facade about 55 meters high, combining baroque and neoclassical features. The interior is defined by tall walls and a traditional iconostasis that forms the religious center of the space.
Construction began in 1784 at the request of two judges to serve Orthodox Romanians, Serbs, Aromanians, and Greeks. The completion and installation of various interior elements extended over several years.
The church displays paintings by the Teodorovici brothers and Paul Murgu on its walls, blending Orthodox traditions with Byzantine elements. It reflects the religious diversity that once brought various communities together in this space.
The building is open to visitors during daytime hours to explore its architectural details and interior spaces. Central Oradea offers easy access on foot through surrounding pathways and squares.
A mechanical metal model displays lunar phases and rotates every 28 days to mimic the natural moon cycle. This working instrument was installed in 1793 by Georg Rueppe and still functions today.
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