Pătrăuți Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Suceava 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.
Pătrăuți Monastery (1487), the oldest religious foundation of Ștefan cel Mare, is included in the UNESCO heritage. Although small, its extremely well-preserved exterior mural painting and the semicircular apses typical of the Moldavian style make it essential on the circuit of the Bukovina monasteries.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Pătrăuți, Suceava. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
