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Sinaia Monastery
Best time to visit
Morning in spring or early autumn, when sunlight falls through the stained glass windows and creates magical light effects inside the church.
Budget tips
The entrance fee is only 10 lei (about 20 SEK). The monastery is included in Sinaia's combination ticket if you plan to visit several attractions in the city.
Recommended for
Architecture enthusiasts, History lovers, Peace seekers, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
45 minutes - 1.5 hours
About
Quick facts: The monastery was founded by Prince Mihail Sturdza in 1846 and is built in a unique blend of Brâncovenesc style and Gothic elements. Inside the monastery church there is an iconostasis of gilded wood that took four years to complete.
Highlights: In the monastery courtyard stands a small wooden church from the 17th century that was moved here piece by piece from the nearby mountains. It is said that Prince Sturdza hid in the monastery cellar during the 1848 revolution and that secret passages lead out into the forest behind.
Insider tips
- Come before 10 AM on weekdays to experience the monastery almost completely without other visitors.
- Photograph the small wooden church in the courtyard from the southern side for the best light and least shadow.
- Save time on the large monastery church and instead spend extra time in the small museum section with old icons.
- Women need to have their shoulders covered and a skirt down to the knees, bring a shawl if you are wearing short sleeves.
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