Mănăstirea Sitaru, Orthodox monastery in Balta Neagră, Romania.
Mănăstirea Sitaru is a monastery with a stone church topped by a dome, built on raised ground near the village of Sitaru in Ilfov County. The complex includes several buildings arranged around the central church where worship and community life take place.
The monastery was first documented in 1631 during the reign of Leon Tomșa, following an earlier period when wooden structures stood on the site. The stone buildings visible today developed over time as the original settlement expanded.
The monastery is home to monks who hold regular services following Orthodox traditions, welcoming visitors into an active religious community. The buildings and grounds reflect how religious life continues to shape the rhythm of daily activity here.
The monastery welcomes visitors during daytime hours and offers guided tours of the church and grounds that explain the religious practices here. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and maintain quiet behavior since this remains an active place of worship.
The monastery once stood on an island surrounded by the Ialomita River, a fact that inspired locals to call it the monastery in the waters. This isolated position on water made it a distinct haven, though the landscape has since shifted through natural changes.
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