Domnița Bălașa Church is a discreet yet deeply significant landmark, located in Sector 4, near Unirii Square, on the right bank of the Dâmbovița River. Built between 1881 and 1885 in a Neo-Romantic style with Neo-Byzantine influences, the current church is the sixth structure raised on this site in memory of Princess Bălașa, daughter of Prince Cons...
Radu Vodă Monastery is one of the oldest places of worship in Bucharest, with a history dating back to 1568, when it was founded by Radu the Great. Set on a hill overlooking the Dâmbovița River, the monastery quietly dominates the central area, offering a space for contemplation right in the heart of the city. During the interwar period, the comple...
Comana Monastery is an important Orthodox monastic settlement located in Giurgiu County, about 40 km south of Bucharest. Initially founded in 1461 by Vlad the Impaler, the monastery was rebuilt in the 16th century by the nobleman Radu Șerban and has since remained a place of prayer, reflection, and history.
The monastery is also believed to be the...
Căldărușani Monastery is an important Orthodox religious site located in Ilfov County, about 25 km north of Bucharest, near Căldărușani Lake. Founded in 1638 by the ruler Matei Basarab, the monastery is a place of pilgrimage and a symbol of Romanian religious traditions.
The monastery is notable for its impressive architecture, with the main church...