Curchi Monastery · Mănăstirea Curchi

Name: Mănăstirea Curchi
Address: Curchi 3524, Orhei, Moldova, Orhei, MD
Telephone: +373 600 02 638
Price range: budget
Rating: 4.9

Curchi Monastery (1773) — Curchi brothers, 5 baroque-classicist churches, UNESCO monument, 2704 reviews.

4.9 · 2704 reviews· Orhei

Budget< 300 leiCovered head50 min from ChișinăuBoth

What makes it worth it

Guided tour of 5 churches + hermitage with arhondaric + evening service.

The story

Curchi Monastery in Codrii Orheiului (Curchi village, Orhei district) was founded in 1773 by brothers Iordache and Mihail Curchi. The first church (St. Demetrius, 1775) was wooden, built by Iordache Curchi as founder and first abbot. The 18-19th century architectural ensemble includes 5 churches, two cell buildings, abbot quarters, hermitage with arhondaric 500m away, stone basin and orchard. Architectural styles: «Nativity of the Mother of God» church (1775) — baroque with classicist elements; «St. Nicholas» (1808-1810) — classicism with neo-Byzantine spire. On UNESCO monument list. Destroyed in 1958 by Soviet regime; restored after 1989.

What to expect

Best at

MorningAfternoon

Duration1-3 h

Ideal group1-30 people

LanguagesRO · RU

Good for

Cultural discoveryWellnessWith familyAs a coupleRelaxed eveningTourist weekendFirst-time visitorWeekend chill

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What people love

founded 1773 by Curchi brothers
5 different churches in 1 ensemble
UNESCO architectural monument
baroque + classicist + neo-Byzantine styles
in Codrii Orheiului
restored after Soviet destruction 1958

Photo moments

St. Nicholas façade with neo-Byzantine spire
surrounding Codrii Orheiului forest
inner courtyard with 5 churches
pilgrims at service

Ambiance

Family-friendlyGroup-friendlyRomanticOutdoor seatingInstagrammableWalk-ins OKParking

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What visitors wrote

“Beautiful 18th century monastery complex. Very peaceful (minus the leaf blower). Transport: You can take a marshrutka from Chisinau Bus Station to Ghetlova, it stops right outside the village. You may wait a while for a return, we ended up hitchhiking to Ohrei.”
— CJ 5
“Curchi Monastery is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I’ve visited in Moldova. The architecture is stunning the main church with its red and white colors really stands out, and the whole area is surrounded by nature. The gardens are very well kept, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. It’s not a big complex, but it’s perfect for a quiet walk or some reflection.…”
— Kevin Papazian 5
“A must-visit gem tucked away in the Moldovan countryside! Curchi Monastery is not only visually stunning from the outside — with its vibrant baroque facades and manicured gardens — but it truly shines when you step inside. Both the old and new churches showcase breathtaking interior beauty: intricate frescoes, golden iconostases, and a quiet reverence that draws you in. Even th…”
— Sandeep S 5