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🇷🇴 Bucharest, Romania – Old Meets New 🏛️🌳

#holidayitinerary Day 1: Old Town • 🏛️ Stavropoleos Monastery (free) – beautiful Byzantine frescoes. • 🚶 Lipscani Street walk – historic cafés. • 🍲 Dinner – sarmale (cabbage rolls) with polenta (€7). Day 2: Parks & Museums • 🚶 Morning in Herastrau Park (free). • 🏛️ National Village Museum (€4) – open-air museum of traditional houses. • 🍨 Ice cream break (€2). • 🍲 Budget dinner at Caru’ cu Bere (€8–10). Day 3: Day Trip to Snagov Monastery • 🚍 Bus (€2 each way). • 🏛️ Monastery on an island (€4). • 🚶 Evening stroll through University Square.

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

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#hellohalloween 🌟 Stavropoleos Monastery – Hidden Gem of Bucharest 🏛️🌿 📍 Location: Old Town, Bucharest, Romania 🌟 Famous For: Byzantine-style architecture 🏰, peaceful courtyard 🌸, and historic Eastern Orthodox church ⛪ 🗓️ Best Time to Visit: Morning 🌞 for quiet reflection, or late afternoon 🌇 for soft lighting ⸻ ✨ Highlights • Byzantine Architecture 🏰 – Intricate stone carvings, ornate doors, and detailed frescoes inside the church. • Peaceful Courtyard 🌿 – Small garden with flowers, fountains, and a tranquil atmosphere. • Historic Significance 📜 – Built in 1724, a rare surviving example of Brâncovenesc style architecture in Bucharest. • Church Interior ⛪ – Beautiful iconostasis and frescoes depicting religious scenes. • Photogenic Spot 📸 – Courtyard and church exterior perfect for Instagram-worthy shots. ⸻ 🗺️ Suggested Visit Plan 🌞 Morning: Explore the monastery courtyard and take photos of the ornate architecture. ⛪ Midday: Step inside the church to admire frescoes and iconostasis. ☕ Afternoon: Walk around Old Town and enjoy nearby cafés and shops. ⸻ 💡 Tips • Best Photography 📸: Early morning or late afternoon for soft, natural light. • Walking 👟: Comfortable shoes recommended for cobblestone streets in Old Town. • Nearby Attractions 🚶: Old Town squares, Lipscani Street, National Museum of Romanian History. • Respectful Visit 🙏: Quiet inside the church; photography may be restricted indoors.

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