... Nice view of one of the most beautiful preserved orthodox monasteries... it is considered a masterpiece of " Brancovenesc style" named after its founder Brancovan... known for its rich culture, architecture, the abundence of sculptural detail and its painted decorative works... the monastery is the largest site of its kind in Romania and is located in a valley next to the river with beautiful surroundings... for those seeking a quiet and peaceful place and want to experience monastery life, overnight accommodation is also possible... it is still an important monastery for the Romanian people... Thanks Anca!【ツ】
The Horezu monastery was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brancovan, The main monastery consists of the central main church (catholicon), around which the other buildings are grouped: a refectory, two-storey monk’s cells, bell-tower and the prince’s residence. They are enclosed behind a wall. The designated area also holds another church (Bolnitei) and two hermitages outside the walls.
Since 1872 this Monastery is in use as a Nunnery.
The name of the monastery comes from “huhurezi” (eagle owls), a species of night birds with coloured plumage. According to the legend, the workers hired to build it, out of the Turks fear, were forced to work only by night, when the eagle owls were singing.
The Monastery of Horezu was included in the UNESCO heritage list in 1993.
Stamps:
2X Famous Romanians
(Issued 15-06-2018)
Flowers
7. January
(07-01-2020)
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