Slobozia Monastery
Orthodox monastery in Ialomița 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.
Slobozia Monastery, founded by Matei Basarab in 1645, is the most important monastic monument in Ialomița. Valuable mural painting, a collection of old icons and a Baroque bell tower make the monastery a spiritual and cultural landmark of the Bărăgan Plain.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Slobozia, Ialomița. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
