Near the village of Rosiori (about 15 km south of the city of Suceava) lies the Monastery of Saint Mina. The "Saint Mina" Monastery of Rosiori is an old-style Orthodox monks' monastery, built in 1995.

Historical chronicles mention the existence of a hermitage dedicated to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel in the 19th century. During excavations around the monastery, the remains of monks buried here were found. Also discovered was a brick from 1864 bearing the name of a monk, Porphyr, who was buried next to the church wall.

Between 1934 and 1937, there was already a monastery here. A monk from Neamț Monastery, Protosinghel Gamaliil, established a new monastic settlement on the site of the ruins of the former hermitage.

We thank Mr. Daniel Sippel for sending these impressive pictures.

The monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County, in the northeast of Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauti, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișesti, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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Humorului Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region of Bukovina).

We thank Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for the permission to use these images.

Humorului Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region of Bukovina).

We thank Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for the permission to use these images.

Thanks to Heide Reisen and the photographer Stefan Bode 😍🇷🇴

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A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 6 of 500 🥰).

Here: Moldavian Monasteries in Suceava County

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Arbore Monastery: Church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist of the former monastery | Humor Monastery: Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God and Saint George of the monastery | Moldovița Monastery: Church of the Annunciation of the monastery | Pătrăuți Monastery: Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross | Probota Monastery: Church of Saint Nicholas of the monastery | Suceava Monastery: Church of Saint George of the Saint John the New Monastery | Sucevița Monastery: Church of the Resurrection of the Lord of Sucevița Monastery (World Heritage since 2010) | Voroneț Monastery: Church of Saint George of Voroneț Monastery

We thank Mrs. Farkas Ildiko (facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75) for the permission to use these pictures.

A beautiful image of the church in the Sucevita Monastery (built between 1582 and 1584), which is located in the commune of Sucevita in Suceava County, in the north of Romania.

This Romanian Orthodox church situated within the monastery walls, which is dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, has been part of the eight Moldavian Churches included in the UNESCO World Heritage list since August 2010.

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Photo: ninatrisciuc

Experience a vacation or just a few days in a still untouched natural world of Bukovina in your own hut / small house.

Enjoy sunrises, breakfast coffee and pure nature. And despite everything, you won't miss out on modern comforts such as electricity, heating, hot water and modern toilets ... that's what you'll find here. The only thing you won't find is a TV, but who needs that with this wonderful panorama right outside the door.

Hai La Saivan, three renovated, rustic houses await you (Casa Mare, Casa Mica, Casa Foarte Mica). Ideal for small groups (4-8 people, Casa Mare) to singles or couples (Casa Foarte Mica, 2 people).

Find out much more and all contact details:
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Voroneț Monastery is located in the municipality of Gura Humorului in Suceava County in the historical region of Bucovina (Bucovina) in Romania.

It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great in a period of just under four (4) months to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Vaslui.

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We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula for the permission to use these marvellous pictures.

The monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County in the northeast of Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldovitei, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botosana, Cajvana, Patrauti, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilisesti, Udesti, Baia, Rasca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanesti, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the communities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks 🥰

The monasteries of Bukovina, designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and known as the Moldavian Monasteries, are located in Suceava County in northeastern Romania. They were built in the 15th and 16th centuries in the former Principality of Moldavia by Stephen the Great and his successors.

The monasteries are famous for their magnificent frescoes. This colorful painting, unique in Europe, dates back to the inhabitants of the monasteries. The monks wanted to bring the contents of the Holy Scriptures closer to the "ordinary" people, who could neither read nor write. Thus, they used the interior walls, facades, and protective walls of the monastery to depict scenes and parables from the Bible in colorful drawings, paintings, and frescoes. These are considered absolute masterpieces of Byzantine art.

Many of the buildings are attributed to Stephen the Great, who supposedly founded a monastery for every battle won. Eight of the monasteries are listed as World Heritage Sites.

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina), known as the Moldavian Monasteries, are located in Suceava County in northeastern Romania.

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They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișesti, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, as well as the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni, and Vatra Dornei.

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The narrow-gauge steam railway Mocănița Huțulca Moldovița in Suceava County, in the northeast of Romania. The train also runs in winter, and the schedules and prices are available online.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor (facebook.com/sorinonisor) for granting permission to use these pictures.

Pictures from last weekend (November 30, 2025) of Voronet Monastery in Suceava County.

It is part of the so-called "Moldavian monasteries," which are located in the historical region of Bukovina in the northeast of Romania. The entrance fee for visitors is 10 lei (2 euros) for adults and 5 lei (1 euro) for children and students.

We thank the photographer for sending the pictures from his weekend trip. Thank you, Roland 😊

Pictures from last weekend (November 30, 2025) of the monasteries Moldovita, Sucevita, Putna, and Voronet in Suceava County.

The so-called "Moldavian monasteries" are located in the historical region of Bukovina in the northeast of Romania.

This includes the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldovitei, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botosana, Cajvana, Patrauti, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilisesti, Udesti, Baia, Rasca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanesti, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the communities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

We thank the photographer for sending the pictures from his weekend trip. Thank you, Roland 😊

Beautiful pictures from a trip through Romania, kindly shared with us by Mrs. Karin Markert. Many thanks for this 🥰

Pictures from Voronet, a Moldavian monastery in Suceava County.

Beautiful pictures from previous years by the photographer Catalin Urdoi, from "home", from that place which, especially during the upcoming Christmas season, is the most important place for each of us 🎄🥰

We thank you for the permission to use these pictures (Cătălin Urdoi)

The village of Paltinu (formerly Rusi pe Boul or Valea Boului, in German Russpeboul, Ochsenthal) is part of the commune Vatra Moldovitei in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bukovina, Romania.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for granting permission to use this picture.

The Humor Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox women's monastery, located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region of Bukovina / Bucovina).

We thank Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Mocănița is the name for a narrow‑gauge railway on which steam locomotives still operate. The best‑known "Mocănița" runs through the Vaser Valley in Maramureș County, north of the Transylvania region in Romania.

Moldovița is located in Suceava County in the northeast of Romania.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor) for granting permission to use these impressive pictures.

The monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County in the northeast of Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișesti, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the communities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks! 🥰

The monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County in the northeast of Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Cajvana, Patrauți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilișesti, Udești, Baia, Rașca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanești, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the communities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks! 🥰

Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava and is part of the so-called Moldavian monasteries, a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries in southern Bukovina.

According to a legend told by the historian Ion Neculce, before founding the monastery, Stephen the Great shot an arrow from a mountain into the nearby Carpathian valley. The prince decided to build an altar at the spot where his arrow landed. Afterwards, Prince Stephen had the monastery built between 1466 and 1469.

The monastery was consecrated on September 3, 1470. At that time, Putna Monastery was a flourishing cultural center. Between the 15th and 16th centuries, clergy and chroniclers from the region were trained there.

We thank Mrs. Monika Opreapopa for sending and allowing us to use these pictures.

Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava and is part of the so-called Moldavian monasteries, a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries in southern Bukovina.

According to a legend told by the historian Ion Neculce, before founding the monastery, Stephen the Great shot an arrow from a mountain into the nearby Carpathian valley. The prince decided to build an altar at the spot where his arrow landed. Afterwards, Prince Stephen had the monastery built between 1466 and 1469.

The monastery was consecrated on September 3, 1470. At that time, Putna Monastery was a flourishing cultural center. Between the 15th and 16th centuries, clergy and chroniclers from the region were trained there.

We thank Mrs. Monika Opreapopa for sending and allowing us to use these pictures.

Moldovita Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located in the commune of Vatra Moldovitei, Suceava County. The monastery was built in 1532 by Petru Rares, the illegitimate son of Stephen III of Moldavia.

It is one of the eight monasteries in Northern Moldavia with frescoes on the exterior walls. Sister Maika, who has lived in the monastery for more than 50 years, says it is “the Holy Scripture in color.” The frescoes of Moldovita were painted by Toma of Suceava in 1537. They are filled with yellow accents and are well preserved. The predominantly yellow-blue paintings on the outside depict recurring themes in Christian Orthodox art.

We thank Mrs. Monika Opreapopa for sending and allowing us to use these pictures.