Bucovăț Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Dolj 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.
Bucovăț Monastery (1506), founded by Barbu Craiovescu, is the most important medieval monument in the Craiova area. The murals attributed to Dobromir Zugravul (the most important Muntenian painter of the 16th century), the original dedicatory inscription and the treasury of liturgical objects make Bucovăț a first-class monument.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Bucovăț, Dolj. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
