Celic Dere, Orthodox monastery in Tulcea County, Romania
Celic Dere is an Orthodox monastery located in a valley with several structures including a main church, a museum, and a traditional windmill within its grounds. The complex displays the typical layout of a monastic settlement with distinct functional areas.
The monastery was founded between 1841 and 1844 by Archimandrite Athanasie Lisavenco and required reconstruction after being damaged during the Crimean War in the 1850s. This period of rebuilding shaped the complex as it appears today.
The monastery museum occupies a former workshop space where monks once painted and wove carpets, now displaying old Romanian books and religious objects. Visitors can still observe these traditional crafts through the artifacts on display.
The monastery is easily reached by regular bus services from Tulcea city, located about 28 kilometers away, providing straightforward access for visitors. Travel arrangements are simple and no special preparations are needed for the journey.
The monastery preserves two notable religious icons, including one said to clean itself and another believed to have resisted fire. These objects represent examples of religious devotion at this location.
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