Prislop - Arsenie Boca Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Hunedoara 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.
Prislop Monastery (1399), where Father Arsenie Boca lived and is buried, is the most visited place of pilgrimage in Romania. Every year, millions of believers visit his grave, the conviction of his saintly character having transformed Prislop into a national spiritual phenomenon.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Silvașu de Sus, Hunedoara. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
