Agapia Monastery
Agapia Monastery
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Elphax
Timisoara, Romania537 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
A lot of tourists come here, try to go early in the morning. The beautiful church was painted by the famous Nicolae Grigorescu, so it is completely different compared to all the others in the region. Full of flowers everywhere
Written August 2, 2020
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ghibumarian
Sebes, Romania278 contributions
Oct 2020
Best monastery from Bucovina. Very well preserved and most of all very well organised, clean, and you can see the hand from the nuns. Quiet and excelent for meditation. We didnt see the museum, it was closed, but you can buy sweets: sirup and marmelade and its better than all the bracelets or other made in china souvenirs
Written October 25, 2020
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SafirAlbastru
Iasi, Romania1,020 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
The Agapia Monastery it is one the the most important nuns monastery from Romania. It was founded between 1641-1643. What make it famous in the world are the frescoes painted by the great painter Nicolae Grigorescu. Everything what is connected with that monastery means beauty, spirit, peace and serenity. We talk here about flowers, buildings, paintings, carpets, books, many things made by the nuns. Here it is a oasis for collectedness and rest of the spirit. Come and see the blue sky above you from the courtyard of the Agapia Monastery.
Written October 31, 2012
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Goran H
Kastav, Croatia381 contributions
Nov 2019
A complete self-satisfactory monastery where you can find Museum, bakery, food production...
Here you can get an impression of how monarchs and noons are living. The church is small but very well decorated in orthodox style.
Here you can get an impression of how monarchs and noons are living. The church is small but very well decorated in orthodox style.
Written March 2, 2020
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davidh400
New York City, NY129 contributions
Jul 2019
In October of 1987 I first came up the road to see Agapia, and this last visit was even better than the first. We were treated to meeting several of the nuns and able to see them work their arts on tapestries and rugs. They showed us their crafts and beautiful grounds and also their dedication to their faith and each other. We had a wonderful meal of fresh food and veggies in the communal dining room which also opened to a view of the surrounding forested hills.Take the time to visit and meet these wonderful serene people.
Written September 2, 2019
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Olandeza
Brasov, Romania62 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
One of many monasteries in the area...but with hosting some 500 nuns a very lively one. Make sure to be at the right time and see one of the nuns 'hammering around'during prayer time. Has also one of the best maintained museums with many paintings, carpets, books, etc. And the attention to detail outside plus all the flowers on each balcony a little paradise on earth.
Written August 24, 2012
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AlexandraCristina
Bucharest, Romania37 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Among the other monasteries that you could find in this region, Agapia is the most special. The inside was painted by the the famous Romanian painter Nicolae Grigorescu, and the paintings are very different from all Romanian churches and monasteries. Inside the complex you have the chance to visit a small museum and the memorial house of the famous Romanian writer, Alexandru Vlahuta and other other paintings of Nicolas Grigorescu. Enjoy the beautiful sites!
Written December 29, 2015
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JWS57
Pittsboro, NC253 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
I am a spinner and weaver so our Hungarian guide asked if we wanted to stop in this monastery to watch the nuns weave rugs. We decided to go and WOW was it ever great. The church is a jewel and so well kept up. The workshops where the nuns were knitting on machines over 100 years old and then the weaving of the tapestry rugs was wonderful. They are all so dedicated.
Almost 300 nuns live here, many of them in cottages that are along streets outside of the monastery. Flowers were everywhere - it was so peaceful and inviting. Many famous people have come there for R & R and I can see why. If you are close, be sure and take advantage of this lovely monastary - you'll be glad you did.
Almost 300 nuns live here, many of them in cottages that are along streets outside of the monastery. Flowers were everywhere - it was so peaceful and inviting. Many famous people have come there for R & R and I can see why. If you are close, be sure and take advantage of this lovely monastary - you'll be glad you did.
Written October 19, 2014
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ciprianovich
Romania60 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Wonderful place, very quiet and the view it is perfect. It is a perfect place to rest in the nature and forget about everything.
Written July 22, 2019
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carmen p
Medias, Romania141 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
The monastery strikes by the multitude of flowers in the garden which you find in various colors. Must visit!
Written July 8, 2019
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