Churches of Moldavia World Heritage Site

Official name

Churches of Moldavia | UNESCO

Country

Romania | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

47.7783° Lat, 25.7127° Lon | Map

Code

598

Time Zone

Europe/Bucharest (EET, +0200)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1993. These eight churches of northern Moldavia, built from the late 15th century to the late 16th century, their external walls covered in fresco paintings, are masterpieces inspired by Byzantine art. They are authentic and particularly well preserved. Far from being mere wall decorations, the paintings form a systematic covering on all the facades and represent complete cycles of religious themes.Their exceptional composition, the elegance of the characters, and the harmony of the colors blend perfectly with the surrounding countryside. The interior and exterior walls of the Church of the Suceviţa Monastery are entirely decorated with mural paintings of the 16th century, and this church is the only one to show a representation of the ladder of St John Climacus.