Iași - Metropolitan Cathedral
Orthodox monastery in Iași 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.
The Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași, built between 1833 and 1887, is the largest Orthodox cathedral in Romania. The relics of St Parascheva (brought by Vasile Lupu in 1641) draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year on 14 October, the largest procession in Romania.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: B-dul Ștefan cel Mare 16, Iași. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
