Churches of Moldavia

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The eight Romanian Orthodox Churches of Moldavia are located in Suceava County, northern Moldavia, and were built approximately between 1487 and 1583. The churches have their external walls covered in authentic and unique fresco paintings, representing complete cycles of religious themes. ()

Local name: Bisericile pictate din nordul Moldovei Unesco: from 1993Coordinates: 47°43'60"N, 25°55'60"E

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SuceavaRomania

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Churches of Moldavia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arbore Church.

~1010 ftW
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Arbore Church
5 min walk • The Arbore Church is a Romanian Orthodox monastery church in Arbore Commune, Suceava County, Romania. Built in 1502 by Luca Arbore, and dedicated to the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, it is one of eight buildings that make up the churches of Moldavia UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Churches of Moldavia

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Churches of Moldavia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Arbore Church