My beautiful Romania:
Brâncoveanu Monastery
Enjoy the beauty of a place full of sacrality and history,
Brâncoveanu (Sâmbăta de Sus) Monastery
located in Sâmbăta de Sus village,
Braşov county, Romania (GPS: 45.758611, 24.825556)
Bucegi Mountains
yellow field, near Râşnov
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The monastery was founded in 1657.
The church was built in 1696 under Constantin Brâncoveanu.
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At the monastery entry you can see the portrait of Arsenie Boca, monk and priest. He was the abbot of the Monastery between 1940-1944.
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Then, when you enter into the church, you can see on the right wall
the portrait of His Majesty Michael I of Romania,
who is the second founder of the monastery.
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| The Healing Spring fountain © Anca Voicu |
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Hortensias...
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Red tulips
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Black swan
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Yellow beauty
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A delicate white tulip
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view of the Monastery from the lake
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the lake, a so peaceful place
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Comentarii
How beautiful! Thank you so much for these photos. I've never been to Romania. I've always wondered what it is like. The yellow field, the monastery, the mountains, the lake, and flowers. Everything is shining and so beautiful. I'd love to visit your country someday in my life time!!
Thank you very much for your words and appreciation! You are so kind! Your visit is welcome anytime!!
My best wishes,
Cristina