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Stavropoleos Monastery Church Overview

This small yet stunning Stavropoleos Church is built in Brancovenesc style by a Greek monk Ioanikie Stratonikeas. The church is known as a unique landmark in the city, with intricate features like wood and stone carvings in its structure. It has elements of both Romanian and Byzantine architecture with 18th century tombstones.

The Stavropoleos church is one of the most beautiful and wonderful places to visit in Bucharest. Tha tiny and calming church was built by a Greek monk named Ioanikie Stratonikeas. The gorgeous church has amazing elements of both the Romanian and the Byzantine architectural styles. The church also features an intricately carved entrance that is lined with columns and makes it a unique landmark in the Bucharest sightseeing tour.

The tiny church is surrounded by a beautiful garden courtyard that is brimming with tombstones from the 18th century. Some other amazing features of the church are the fine stone and wood carvings engraved in its structure. The church complex once included an inn and a monastery but today the only additional element is a library full of books on Byzantine music. The interiors also include beautiful wood icons and frescoes that are admired by visitors from all around the globe. 

Highlights

• Learn about the various Romanian and byzantine elements of architecture found in the church while taking a tour of its grounds.
• Attend a church event or concert, which are hosted regularly on the premises.
• Admire the stunning frescos and wood icons that are located inside the church during your tour. 
• Read about the Byzantine music in the several books found inside the notable library of the tiny yet beautiful church. 
• Explore the surroundings of the church by a perfectly landscaped garden housing tombstones from the 18th century. 
• Built by a Greek Monk, this wonderful church has a great entrance lined with intricately carved columns. 

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