"Gateway to the Painted Churches" Suceava by JohnniOmani

Suceava Travel Guide: 83 reviews and 237 photos

Southern Bucovina

The painted churches of Southern Bucovina are some of the most interesting sights in Eastern Europe. After getting a night train from Cluj Napoca with hard drinking locals (another story) I arrived in Suceava to explore the churches. The UNESCO designated monasteries were used during the time of Turkish invaders. To educate the illitereate peasants who were unable to understand biblical stories, the monks with the assistance of artists that lived in the fortress type monasteries painted bibilical scenes on the side of numerous churches in the area. Despite 5 centuries of wind and rain, the churches are superb :)

Last visit to Suceava: Sep 2006
Intro Updated Feb 23, 2007
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Ekahau Mar 3, 2007 at 2:12 AM

Another great idea for a place to see painted churches of Southern Bucovina thanks and looks like a great hostel