A Romanian school is recorded here in 1497, and Coresi printed books in Romanian and Slavonic here between 1559 and 1581.
About the place
St Nicholas' Church was the centre of the Orthodox Romanians of Șchei; a cross and a wooden church stood here first, and the stone church was built and rebuilt in several stages, according to Romanian Wikipedia. The school in the courtyard is recorded in 1497, was rebuilt in stone in the late 16th century and given an upper floor in 1760. The deacon Coresi printed 17 books here, and Dimitrie Eustatievici wrote the first grammar of the Romanian language here in 1757. The museum keeps old Romanian prints and Bibles and the church's historical archive.
The museum opens Monday–Friday 10:00–17:00, Saturday 11:00–17:00 and Sunday 12:00–14:00, after the service; last entry is at 16:30. The church has been under restoration since 2025 with EU funds obtained by the city, so you may find scaffolding.
Good to know
- For a guided tour, call ahead on 0740 028 678.
- On Sundays and holidays the museum opens only after the service; pick another day if you want time.
- Combine the visit with Catherine's Gate and Rope Street: they are about ten minutes' walk away.
Opening hours
| Monday | 10–17 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10–17 |
| Wednesday | 10–17 |
| Thursday | 10–17 |
| Friday | 10–17 |
| Saturday | 11–17 |
| Sunday | 12–14 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.