Mânăstirea Nicula
Orthodox monastery in Cluj 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.
Mânăstirea Nicula, cu icoana făcătoare de minuni a Maicii Domnului din 1681, este cel mai important loc de pelerinaj din Transilvania. Anual, de Sfânta Maria (15 August), zeci de mii de credincioși fac pelerinaj la Nicula.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Nicula, Cluj. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
