Voronet Monastery

Voronet Monastery is a point of interest in region Bucovina, Romania.


Voronet Monastery was built by Stephen the Great in 1487 to celebrate a victory against the Turks. It is known for its interior and exterior wall paintings and frescoes which feature an intense shade of blue also known as 'Voronet blue.' The paint makeup is still unknown 500 years after the church was built.

Useful information

• Located in Bucovina near Suceava (20 miles east)
• Access: car, bus (from Gura Humorului), 3 1/2-mile walk from Gura Humorului
• Nearest train stations: Gura Humorului

Pictures

Voronet Monastery Voronet Monastery Detail Voronet Monastery Detail Nun at Voronet Monastery Entrance to Voronet Monastery Tourists at Voronet Monastery Cemetery in front of Voronet Monastery