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Venerable sites: Places of worship to see in Romania
From wooden churches to imposing cathedrals, there is a wealth of sacred architecture and religious art to discover in Romania. Below we propose thirteen sites that speak of various communities and periods in the country’s history.
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From wooden churches to imposing cathedrals, there is a wealth of sacred architecture and religious art to discover in Romania. Below we propose thirteen sites that speak of various communities and periods in the country’s history.
Voroneț Monastery in Bucovina Northern Moldova is known for its beautiful painted monasteries, many of which are now UNESCO World Heritage sites. Voroneț was built in 1488 by Steven the Great to commemorate the victory at the battle of Vaslui against the Ottoman army. It is particularly known for the blue shade of its frescoes, labeled locally "Voroneț blue." The exterior walls, including the representation of the “Last Judgment” were painted in 1547.
