Monastery of Horezu World Heritage Site

Official name

Monastery of Horezu | UNESCO

Country

Romania | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Vâlcea County, Region of Wallachia
45.1833° Lat, 24.1660° Lon | Map

Code

597

Time Zone

Europe/Bucharest (EEST, +0300)

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Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1993. Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment of its religious compositions, its votive portraits and its painted decorative works. The school of mural and icon painting established at the monastery in the 18th century was famous throughout the Balkan region.