Romania: Amazing religious monuments and monasteries ⛪️🇷🇴

#SeptemberDestinations2024 #Romania Stavropoleos Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery located in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It is a small but special monastery that stands out among the high-rise buildings of the surrounding old town ✨🤩🤩 The construction of the monastery began in 1724, but the buildings have been preserved. "Stavropoleos" means "City of the Cross" in Romanian ✝️ The exterior of the monastery is covered with colorful walls that attract people passing by. Once you step through its small wooden door, you will see the surprisingly beautiful inside‼ ️ The walls and ceilings are covered with paintings and elegant decorative elements, forming a beautiful collection of religious art. The style is a blend of local, oriental, Byzantine and late Italian Renaissance elements. Unique elements include loggias with carved floral patterns, carved door and window frames, and the use of internal columns. The monastery is located in the heart of the city center and is a must see‼ ️ Free admission 📍Strada Stavropoleos 4, București 030167 Romania