Mavrogheni Church, Orthodox church building in northern Bucharest, Romania.
Mavrogheni Church is an Orthodox church in northern Bucharest with a cross-shaped layout and an octagonal dome rising above the main nave. The curved ceilings of the narthex extend across three sides and define the interior arrangement.
Prince Nicholas Mavrogenes and his wife Maria built the church between 1786 and 1787. Its construction was an act of gratitude for their daughter's recovery from illness.
The interior features paintings and baroque-style icons that reflect the Orthodox tradition. These artworks shape how the space feels when you walk through it and show the spiritual identity of the place.
The church is located on Monetăriei Street in Bucharest's first sector and welcomes visitors throughout the week. Regular services take place, so plan your visit around worship times and follow standard etiquette for sacred spaces.
The church originally operated as part of a monastery and held significant land holdings. This monastic connection extended to Panagia Ekatontapiliani on the Greek island of Paros.
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