Ciolanu Monastery, Buzău
Orthodox monastery in Buzău 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.
Ciolanu Monastery (1590), founded by Ban Mihai Cantacuzino, is the most important monastic site in Buzău. The complex with two churches, a museum and a collection of old religious art, together with the tranquillity of the forest, makes Ciolanu 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: Tisău, Buzău. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
