Suceviţa Monastery
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Fortress-like Eastern Orthodox convent in northeastern Romania, known for its intricate exterior frescoes including the Ladder of Virtues.

📜 Eastern Orthodox convent, built 1581-1586, UNESCO World Heritage site.
🔍 Largest and best-preserved painted monastery in Bucovina, with over 40 nuns.

Why Go

🎨 Admire exceptionally well-preserved 16th-century frescoes
🏛️ Explore fortress-like architecture with defensive towers
🖼️ Visit the museum with historical and art objects
🧵 Observe monastic life and buy nun-made crafts

Tips

👗 Modest dress required; scarves available.
📸 Photography permitted outside, restricted inside church during services.
⏳ Allow 1.5-2 hours for a full visit.

Cost

💰 Approx. 10 RON.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (summer), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (winter).

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