Curtea de Argeș Monastery
According to a gruesome legend, an architect sacrificed his wife to build this spectacular, 16th-century cathedral.

📜 Early 16th-century cathedral, a spectacular example of Byzantine Romanian Orthodox church architecture.
🔍 Famous for its unique style and the legend of Manole.

Why Go

✨ Admire unique Byzantine Romanian Orthodox architecture
👑 Visit a necropolis for the royal family of Romania
📖 Explore a site rich in historical and cultural significance
🖼️ See richly decorated exterior with muqarnas-type ornaments

Tips

🚗 Drive to Poenari Fortress and continue on the Transfagarasan
⛪ Visit the nearby 14th-century church Saint Nicolae for ancient frescoes

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