Bucharest - Dealul Mitropoliei and the Patriarchate
Orthodox monastery in București 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.
Dealul Mitropoliei in Bucharest, with the Patriarchal Cathedral (1658), the Patriarchal Palace and the Bell Tower, overlooks the centre of Bucharest. The relics of Saint Dimitrie Basarabov and the panorama over the capital make the hill a place of pilgrimage and contemplation.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Dealul Mitropoliei, București. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
