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Stavropoleos Monastery

Stavropoleos Monastery, Bucharest

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Stavropoleos Monastery

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Stavropoleos Monastery
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2,792
#2 of 368 things to do in Bucharest
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Built in 1724, this beautiful church is one of Bucharest's oldest.
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How to get there
  • Universitate (University) • 7 min walk
  • Piaţa Unirii 1 / Piaţa Unirii 2 (Union Square) • 8 min walk
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Ganesha Caffe - Victoriei
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Cismigiu - Bistro la Etaj
564
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • French • International • European
Origo Coffee Shop
709
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Le Bab
139
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • European • Contemporary • Middle Eastern
Noa restoclub
1,361
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Steakhouse • Bar
Saray Restaurant
349
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • International • Turkish • Middle Eastern
GIOELIA Cremeria, Strada Franceza
629
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert
Aubergine Restaurant
1,388
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Healthy
Nikos Greek Taverna
158
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • European
Pâine și Vin
246
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Pizza • International • European
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4.5
2,792 reviews
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pathfinndr
Norman, OK1,563 contributions
Really cool, old, old church
Mar. 2022
Interior was amazing. Taxi driver don't seem to really know where it is, but they get you close. I thought it was well worth the effort,
Written 10 May 2022
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria18,284 contributions
A small monastery in the center of the old town
May 2022
A small monastery built in 1724 in the very center of Bucharest. The cloister is heavily renovated, but the church is very interesting and looks original
Written 6 May 2022
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Lissa Bay
7 contributions
Hidden gem in the Old Town
Apr. 2022
A 300 years old church, in very good shape. But the courtyard is super cute, serendipity written all over it haha! Such a hidden gem in the heart of the busy old town.
Written 30 April 2022
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David
Oxford, UK1,162 contributions
Worth visiting.
Apr. 2022 • Solo
Were it not for TripAdvisor i certainly would not have stumbled across this place. Although small it's significant for the art it has, the peaceful atmosphere and the distinctive feeling and aroma of history!
Written 29 April 2022
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William P
Glendale, AZ1,266 contributions
Orthodox church in the middle of the Old Town
Apr. 2022
We stopped in here as we strolled through Old Town. It is quite old and, through the centuries and the candle smoke, many of the wall paintings were blackened. We were shown the cleaned paintings along with one spot on each painting showing what it looked like prior to the cleaning! Fascinating.
Written 23 April 2022
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Thomas G
Amsterdam, The Netherlands828 contributions
Beautiful in Lipscani
Mar. 2022
The Stavropoleos church is a beautiful oasis in Lipscani. It is a cute monastery and absolutely a good idea to visit in this sometimes hectic city. There is a very small garden next to it.
Written 31 March 2022
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biletska
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine16 contributions
Nice
Mar. 2022 • Family
Located in historical centre of the city. Easy to find. Small church has very spiritual aura. Suitable for adults and for children
Written 18 March 2022
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Philip P
Nicosia, Cyprus120 contributions
Very old Orthodox church
Feb. 2022
Very old Orthodox church. Greek origin. Free to visit and very interesting. Very centrally located in old town
Written 21 February 2022
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Ema_il_viaggiatore
Milan, Italy156 contributions
Very fascinating
Dec. 2021
An ancient monastery in the heart of the Old Town. The paintings and architecture, as well as the cloister are definitely worth a visit.
Recommended
Written 10 January 2022
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Stefanos B
Thessaloniki, Greece131 contributions
Greek Orthodox Church built by Phanariot Ruler.
Dec. 2021
Built by the Greek Phanariot ruler of Wallachia (appointed by the Ottoman Empire) Nicholaos Mavrokordatos in 1724 this Orthodox church is worth visiting.
Written 14 December 2021
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