Nechit Monastery

Nechit Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Borlesti Commune featuring a stone church with two towers and a traditional clover-shaped floor plan. The structure combines stone and brick in its construction throughout the building.

The monastery originated in the 14th century when monk Nechit built a wooden church, which was later replaced by the current stone structure in 1875. This transition from temporary to permanent building reflects how the site evolved over time.

The church interior holds neobyzantine frescoes with intricate details painted on the walls and an ornate wooden screen near the altar that draws attention when you walk through.

The monastery sits about 37 kilometers southwest of Piatra Neamt and welcomes visitors by advance arrangement. It helps to contact ahead to arrange access and explore the grounds properly.

The site maintains a small animal garden where rabbits, chickens, and peacocks roam freely in a natural setting. This unexpected feature adds an interesting dimension to a monastery visit.

GPS coordinates: 46.76973,26.39449

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42