Căpriana Monastery

Name: Căpriana Monastery
Address: Căpriana, Moldova, Strășeni, MD
Telephone: +373 237 68 321
Price range: budget
Rating: 4.8

Căpriana Monastery (1425) — founded by Alexander the Good, restored by Stephen the Great in 1471, last bastion of voivodal architecture.

4.8 · 2563 reviews· Strășeni

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Budget< 300 leiCovered head40 min from ChișinăuBoth

What makes it worth it

Historical guided tour (1425-2024) + pilgrimage to Petru Rareș church + walk through Codrii Lăpușnei.

The story

Căpriana Monastery (40km north-west of Chișinău, in Codrii Lăpușnei, Strășeni district) is one of Moldova's oldest monasteries and considered by historians «the last bastion of Moldovan voivodal architecture». The first stone church (Dormition of the Mother of God) was built under Alexander the Good around 1425. A 1429 document grants Căpriana princely-monastery status. Stephen the Great made repairs after the 1471 earthquake. In 1538 it was destroyed in Suleiman the Magnificent's campaign; rebuilt by Petru Rareș, son of Stephen the Great, in 1541-1545. Today — major pilgrimage destination, part of «Stephen the Great's Route».

What to expect

Best at

MorningAfternoonEvening

Duration1-3 h

Ideal group1-30 people

LanguagesRO · RU

Good for

Cultural discoveryRelaxed eveningAs a coupleWith familyWeekend chillFirst-time visitorWellness

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What people love

founded 1425 under Alexander the Good
restored by Stephen the Great 1471
rebuilt by Petru Rareș 1541-1545
«last bastion of voivodal architecture»
princely monastery since 1429
in Codrii Lăpușnei forest landscape

Photo moments

Petru Rareș church façade
Codrii Lăpușnei in background
stone with 1425 inscription
old oak door
courtyard with candles at service

Ambiance

Family-friendlyGroup-friendlyRomanticInstagrammableWalk-ins OKParking

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What visitors wrote

“What a lovely Monastery. We went during the winter and the layer of snow shows another level of beauty.”
— Samuel Carrara 5
“Not much to do around. But the actual monastery is beautiful and very well decorated and up-kept. Bit far from Chișinău but if you take detours in the way you will enjoy. There are servers parks and foresty areas you can park and enjoy a Picnic. Look around in the map as you plan to see what is of interest for you!”
— Carlos Diaz 5
“Visited for the second time and spent more time this time. Got to the evening service at 17:00 and its divine. The pics are the usual, nothing new. Its the atmosphere there that needs to be felted. P.s. no toilet paper in the wc so take with you in case of an emergency.”
— Petru Efros 5