Agapia Monastery, Târgu Neamţ

Name: Agapia Monastery
Address: Târgu Neamţ, Romania

#2 among attractions in Târgu Neamţ

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery

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The Agapia Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located 9 km west of Târgu Neamț, in the commune of Agapia, Neamț County. It was built between 1641 and 1643 by Romanian hetman Gavriil Coci, brother of Vasile Lupu. The church, restored and modified several times during the centuries was painted by Nicolae Grigorescu between 1858 and 1861. It is one of the largest nunneries in Romania, having 300–400 nuns and ranking second place in population after Văratec Monastery. ()

Local name: Mănăstirea Agapia Completed: 1643 (381 years ago)Coordinates: 47°10'17"N, 26°14'17"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Văratec Monastery, Ion Creangă memorial house, Neamț Citadel, Secu Monastery.

2.6 miSE
Monastery
Văratec Monastery
67 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of northeastern Romania, Văratec Monastery stands as a testament to the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the region. This revered site, the largest convent in Romania, is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of...
5.8 miE
47°11'52"N • 26°21'17"E
Ion Creangă memorial house, Târgu Neamţ
148 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park
5.8 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Ruins
Neamț Citadel, Vânători-Neamț Natural Park
148 min walk • Neamț Citadel is a medieval fortress located in north-eastern part of Romania, near Târgu Neamț, Neamț County. It was built in 14th century Moldavia during Petru I of Moldavia's reign and expanded in the 15th century.
3.2 miNW
47°12'1"N • 26°11'2"E
Secu Monastery, Vânători-Neamț Natural Park
83 min walk • Museum
~1470 ftSW
47°10'7"N • 26°14'1"E
"Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial House, Vânători-Neamț Natural Park
8 min walk • Museum
5.2 miN
47°14'47"N • 26°13'22"E
Rezervația de zimbri Dragoș Vodă, Vânători-Neamț Natural Park
134 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
3.1 miSW
47°8'56"N • 26°10'53"E
Sihla Monastery, Vânători-Neamț Natural Park
79 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
5.6 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stadionul Cetatea, Târgu Neamţ
143 min walk • Stadionul Cetatea is a multi-purpose stadium in Târgu Neamț, Romania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bradu Borca. In the past, the stadium was the home ground of FC Ozana Târgu Neamț. The stadium holds 2,000 people.
5.2 miN
47°14'48"N • 26°13'29"E
"Dragoș Vodă" Zoological Garden, Vânători-Neamț Natural Park
134 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
2.1 miE
Locality
Agapia
55 min walk • Agapia is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Agapia, Filioara, Săcălușești and Văratec. At the 2002 census, 100% of inhabitants were ethnic Romanians, and 99.2% were Romanian Orthodox. The commune is the site of Agapia Monastery and Văratec Monastery.
4.2 miNE
Locality
Vânători-Neamț
107 min walk • Vânători-Neamț is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Lunca, Mânăstirea Neamț, Nemțișor, and Vânători-Neamț. The commune lies on the banks of the river Nemțișor. It is located in the northern part of the county, on the border with Suceava County.

Agapia Monastery, Târgu Neamţ

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