Cernica - Cernica Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Ilfov 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.
Cernica Monastery, on an island in Lake Cernica 12 km from Bucharest, is the most important place of pilgrimage near the capital. The graves of Saint Calinic of Cernica, the writer Gala Galaction and other notable figures make Cernica a valued place of spiritual contemplation.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Cernica, Ilfov. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
