Curtea de Argeș Monastery
Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Eastern Orthodox monastery in Curtea de Argeș, Romania
This stone cathedral features three apses, towers rising to 25 meters, and measures 18 meters in length and 10 meters in width.
Built between 1515 and 1517 under Prince Neagoe Basarab, the monastery underwent significant restoration works by architect Andre Lecomte du Nouy in the 19th century.
The cathedral contains twelve stone columns representing the apostles and displays a combination of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architectural elements.
The monastery functions as both a religious center for Orthodox services and the necropolis for Romanian royal family members since 1914.
The ancient legend tells of master builder Manole who entombed his wife Ana in the monastery walls to prevent them from collapsing during construction.
Location: Curtea de Argeș
Inception: 1515
Founders: Neagoe Basarab
Official opening: 1517
Height: 25 m
Length: 18 m
Width: 10 m
Made from material: dimension stone
Address: Bd. Basarabilor 1, municipiul Curtea de Argeș
Website: http://eparhiaargesului.ro/arhieparg
GPS coordinates: 45.15691,24.67540
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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