Horezu Monastery
Horezu, Romania
The finest example of the Brâncovenesc style, founded by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in 1690 and listed by UNESCO. Dress modestly; in Horezu town nearby, potters sell the region’s distinctive painted ceramics.
Horezu (Hurezi) Monastery in Wallachia, Romania, is regarded as a masterpiece of the Brâncovenesc style and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993. Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu founded it in 1690; the monastery church was consecrated in 1693. It is 32 m long and up to 14 m high. Nuns live here today. The monastery lies in Vâlcea County, about 4 km north of the town of Horezu.
The complex is laid out symmetrically along an east–west axis: a wall surrounds the main church, together with kitchens, administrative rooms and cells that have stood for more than three centuries, as well as hermitages (sketes) arranged in the shape of a cross. According to Atlas Obscura, the interior decoration was completed about two years after construction by the Greek painter Constantinos, who founded the Horezu school of painting. In the narthex, votive paintings show Brâncoveanu, his wife and their eleven children.
It is an active monastery; please behave with restraint.
- Nearest town
- Horezu, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.1686, 24.0069
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping pointCampsite9 km from Horezu Monastery
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FAQs
Where is Horezu Monastery?
Horezu Monastery is in Horezu, Romania, at GPS 45.1686, 24.0069. It is about 26 km from Novaci.
Can you camp near Horezu Monastery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Horezu Monastery?
Horezu Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Transalpina and the monasteries of Oltenia.
What is there to see near Horezu Monastery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Polovragi Cave (18 km), Cozia Monastery (28 km), Transalpina, Urdele Pass (43 km) and ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization (63 km).
When is the best time to visit Horezu Monastery?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)