It keeps a stone church from 1819 with its old wall paintings, and the whole complex is a listed historic monument.
About the place
The hermitage was founded in 1774 by the hieromonk Ioanichie, destroyed in 1788 and later rebuilt. The stone church dedicated to Saint Nicholas was built in 1819 under Abbot Gherman; its unsigned paintings are attributed to Nicolae Zugravul. The large church, dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother of God, was built between 1835 and 1844 and painted in 1960–1961 by Iosif Vasu, and the bell tower dates from 1827.
The monastery was dissolved in 1958 and reopened in 1993 as a convent. The complex is on the list of historic monuments (code BV-II-a-B-11743). It is a quiet place at the edge of the forest, away from the main road.
Good to know
- Go into the small church from 1819: that is where the old paintings, darkened with age, are.
- No visiting hours are published; come during the day, between services, and dress as you would for a monastery.
- The feast days are Saint Nicholas (6 December) and the Nativity of the Mother of God (8 September).
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.