Popăuți Monastery, Romanian Orthodox monastery in Botoșani, Romania
Popăuți Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Botoșani with a main church, inner courtyard, and preserved earthen fortifications. The complex sits near Botoșani train station on Stefan cel Mare Street and blends religious and defensive features typical of its period.
The monastery was founded in 1496 under Stephen the Great's rule and sat strategically between the royal courts of Suceava and Harlau. Its location made it an important point in the regional network of Orthodox institutions of that time.
The church displays Gothic elements with broken arches and brick decorations showing cosmic designs. These details shape how the space looks and reflect the religious artistic traditions of its era.
The grounds are open to visitors interested in exploring the religious site, with public access permitted in designated areas. It is best to walk respectfully as this remains an active religious place with some restrictions during prayer times.
In 1863, the church received the designation of a myrrh church, marking its special spiritual role. This recognition led to its formal listing as a historical monument in 1897.
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