Bixad - Franciscan Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Covasna 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 Franciscan monastery in Bixad (1648), the most important Roman Catholic monastery in Covasna County, is a place of pilgrimage for the Catholics of the Székely Land. The route to Lake Sfânta Ana passes the monastery, combining the spiritual with the natural.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Bixad, Covasna. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
