Eșelnița - Mraconia Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Mehedinți 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.
Mraconia Monastery, spectacularly set on the bank of the Danube in the Cazane, at the foot of Decebalus's Face, is a place of rare beauty. Accessible by boat or by a forest road, the monastery is an active monastic centre with a unique panoramic view over the Cazane and the Danube.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Eșelnița, Mehedinți. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
