Bistrița - Saxon Evangelical Ensemble
Orthodox monastery in Bistrița-Năsăud county
What it feels like
Beeswax candles, the faint scent of incense, the distant chant from inside. Quiet courtyards walled against the rest of the world.
The Saxon Evangelical Ensemble in Bistrița, with the 13th-century Evangelical Church (1280-1563) and the Evangelical Tower, is the most important monument of the Saxon community of Bistrița. The Gothic architecture, the interior with medieval paintings and the Baroque organ document 800 years of Saxon presence.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Piața Centrală, Bistrița. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
