Negru Vodă Monastery, Călărași
Orthodox monastery in Călărași 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.
Negru Vodă Monastery in Călărași, founded in the 17th century on the site of an older hermitage, is the most important monastery in the county. Valuable 19th-century painting, an icon collection and medieval liturgical objects make it a spiritual landmark of the Danube Plain.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Călărași, Călărași. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
