Hotarele - Hotarele Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Giurgiu 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.
Hotarele Monastery, founded in 1693, has valuable 17th-century mural painting. Its thick fortress-like walls and massive entrance tower make Hotarele a representative example of defensive monastic architecture in Muntenia.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Hotarele, Giurgiu. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
