Ghighiu Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Ghighiu, Romania.
The religious complex includes a main church built in Brancovenesc architectural style with a trefoil shape and a single tower above the nave.
The monastery grounds date back to the late 16th century when logofat Coresi and his wife Slavita established the first wooden church.
The monastery houses a collection of religious art, including a 16th-century miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary from Syria.
Located 5 kilometers from Ploiesti, the monastery maintains a garden with grass, flowers, boxwood shrubs, and trees for visitors to explore.
Behind the monastery walls flows a spring with cold water, which according to local beliefs appeared where the Virgin Mary stepped.
Location: Prahova County
GPS coordinates: 44.90092,26.06480
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:06
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