Wooden church of the Lupșa Monastery, Wooden church in Valea Lupșii, Romania.
The Wooden Church of the Lupșa Monastery features a traditional cassette ceiling and maintains its original architectural elements from different construction periods.
Built in 1429 by boyar Stanislav from the Candea family, the church faced demolition under Habsburg rule but received protection through Bishop Peter Paul Aron's intervention.
The monastery operated the only school in the region until 1848, while also maintaining a workshop dedicated to church painting and religious art creation.
Located at coordinates 46°22'9.8"N, 23°11'19.3"E, the church can be accessed via the DN75 national road connecting Alba Iulia and Câmpeni.
The structure underwent changes in 1810 with the addition of a narthex and tower, complementing the original altar and nave configuration.
Location: Valea Lupșii
Location: Alba County
Address: Str. Valea Șesii 8, sat Valea Lupșii; comuna Lupșa
GPS coordinates: 46.36944,23.18870
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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