Socola Monastery, Iași

Name: Socola Monastery
Address: 36 Șoseaua Bucium, Iași, Romania

#61 among attractions in Iași

Monastery

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Socola Monastery or Schimbarea la Față was a Romanian Orthodox establishment located in the eponymous quarter of southern Iaşi, Romania. Founded during Moldavia's existence as a state, it was erected and dedicated by Moldavian Prince Alexandru Lăpuşneanu in 1562, and originally functioned as nunnery. The establishment acquired a significant historical position in Romanian education during the early 19th century, when it functioned as a seminary and the first-ever institution to provide secondary training in the Romanian language. ()

Local name: Biserica Schimbarea la Față - Socola din IașiCoordinates: 47°7'44"N, 27°36'48"E

Address

36 Șoseaua BuciumIași Romania

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Iași

Day trips

Socola Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Culture, Cetățuia Monastery, Saint Lazarus Church, Palas Mall.

2.3 miNW
Neogothic landmark containing 4 museums
Palace of Culture, Iași
60 min walk • The Palace of Culture in Iași, Romania, stands as a beacon of history and architectural splendor in the heart of the city. A masterpiece of neo-Gothic design, the palace was constructed between 1906 and 1925 on the ruins of the medieval Princely Court of Moldavia.
1.4 miW
Monastery
Cetățuia Monastery, Iași
36 min walk • Nestled atop the hill of Cetățuia in the historic city of Iași, Romania, the Cetățuia Monastery is a testament to the region's rich cultural and religious heritage. Founded in the late 17th century by Prince Gheorghe Duca, the monastery is an exemplar of Moldavian...
2.3 miNW
Church
Saint Lazarus Church, Iași
59 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Iași, Romania, the Saint Lazarus Church stands as a testament to the enduring faith and architectural ingenuity of the region. This sacred edifice, often referred to simply as "Sfântul Lazăr," is not only a place of worship but also...
2.2 miNW
47°9'23"N • 27°35'21"E
Palas Mall, Iași
57 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.3 miN
Church
Zlataust Church, Iași
58 min walk • The Zlataust Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 5 Zlataust Road in Iași, Romania. It is dedicated to Saints John Chrysostom and Theodore of Amasea.
1.3 miW
Monastery
Frumoasa Monastery, Iași
33 min walk • The Frumoasa Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located in Iaşi, Romania. Built between 1726 and 1733, by Moldavian Prince Grigore II Ghica, the monastery is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments.
2.1 miN
Church
Saint Nicholas-Ciurchi Church, Iași
55 min walk • Saint Nicholas-Ciurchi Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 70 Vasile Lupu Street in Iași, Romania. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
1.9 miSW
Monastery, Spiritual
Hlincea Monastery, Iași
49 min walk • The Hlincea Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Ciurea, Iaşi metropolitan area, Romania. Located at the base of Cetăţuia Hill, the monastery was built by Maria, the daughter of Moldavian Prince Petru Şchiopul and dedicated in 1574.
2.3 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Iași Athenaeum, Iași
59 min walk • Iași National Athenaeum, also known as Tătărași Athenaeum, is a public cultural institution in Iași, Romania. It was founded on 25 April 1920, as Tătărași Popular Athenaeum, under the management of Constantin N. Ifrim.
2.3 miNW
47°9'26"N • 27°35'14"E
Art Museum, Iași
59 min walk • Museum
2.3 miNW
47°9'25"N • 27°35'11"E
History Museum of Moldavia, Iași
59 min walk • Museum