[2025 Sinaia Attraction] Travel Guide for Sinaia Monastery (Updated Mar)
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The Sinaia Monastery was built at the end of the seventeenth century in memory of Cantacuzino, the Duke of Valassia. This small town is also named after the monastery. The monastery had to be expanded in 1843 as the monastery's reputation expanded, with about 70 monks cultivating here. Today's size was expanded in 1897, and thanks to the intervention of King Carlos I, the monastery became the first sanctuary to enjoy electricity in 1906.
Address:
Strada Mănăstirii 2, Sinaia 106100, Romania
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+40 244 314 917
A Monastic Masterpiece
Sinaia Monastery dates from the late 1600s. The monastery is made up of two courtyards surrounded by low buildings in the centre of each courtyard there is a small byzantine church. The monastery houses the earliest Romanian translation of the Bible, dated 1668. Sinaia can easily be reached by train from Bucharest or Brasov, many come here to see Peles Castle but make sure you take the time to visit this historically significant monastery.
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Sinaia Monastery
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Sinaia, situated along the Prahova river, is conveniently located 2 hours by train from Bucharest or 1 hour away from Brasov. Assuming you want to fly in, your best bet is Bucharest airport.
Sinaia Monastery
From there, head up through the forest on the path behind the Casino to the monastery itself. An excellent display of a Romanian monastery. A word of caution, however, whilst this monastery looks impressive and massive, it doesn’t look like a typical one you’d expect to find in other parts such as in Moldova. Remember, Sinaia has received a lot of attention and funds have helped the area develop.
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