Cernica Monastery

• 13.3 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Cernica Monastery, located just 14 km from Bucharest in Ilfov County, is one of Romania's most significant Orthodox religious sites. Founded in 1608 by the nobleman Cernica Știrbei, the monastery sits on the shore of Lake Cernica, offering a picturesque landscape and a serene atmosphere for prayer and reflection.
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Snagov Monastery

• 32.6 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Snagov Monastery sits on a small, forested island in the northern part of Lake Snagov, about 40 kilometers from Bucharest. First documented in 1408, it is believed to have been founded by Mircea the Elder, and later rebuilt by rulers like Vlad Țepeș, Mircea Ciobanul, and Neagoe Basarab.
The current church, built between 1517–1521 under Neagoe Basar...