Discover the differenceThe Bucovina monasteries remain some of the greatest cultural treasures of Romania and rightfully claim their place among UNESCO world heritage sites. Situated in the lush valleys of Bucovina in Romania, you will be transported back to medieval Europe, during a time of great religious transformation.
Join Ciprian Slemcho and Monastery Tours for an unbelievable journey into the heart of rural Romania. Your personal tour guide will bring the stories of the monasteries to life on an unforgettable trip through history. Stay in a traditional homestead, taste traditional Romanian cuisine and experience the traditional Bucovina lifestyle. Discover the difference... The Bucovina monasteries lie in a region close to the city of Suceava in north-eastern Romania. Built in the 15th and the 16th century, the monasteries were marked by the personalities of the Moldavian princes Stephen the Great and his son, Petru Rares. Stephen the Great was an illustrious army commander, a defender of Christianity and a prolific promoter of culture. |
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"Ciprian has been leading tours around Suceava and Maramures for eight years and is a specialist in both religion and history. Ciprian's a can-do kind of guy; if it's humanly possible he'll make it happen, including booking a room at no charge."
"Afterward, we drove the few miles south to Voronet, the oldest of the monasteries. It has been dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of the East," and the comparison does Michelangelo credit." |
