The Putna monastery is a Orthodox monastery , one of the most important cultural, religious and artistic centers established in medieval Moldavia ; as with many others, it was built and dedicated by Prince Stephen the Great. Putna was founded on the lands perambulated by the Putna (which has its source in the Obcina Mare mountains, Bukovina ). Stephen the Great is famous for building and influencing the building of dozens of churches and monasteries all over Moldavia (allegedly, he founded a religious edifice after each important military victory). The Putna Monastery houses the tombs of Stephen —nowadays, a place of pilgrimage —, and several of his family members. The icon veils and tombstones are held as fine examples of Moldavian art in Stephen the Great’s time.

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Aida G.

Sep 1, 2010

Undoubtedly the church of the Putna monastery is monumental because the masters and painters surpassed their own talent in working there. Even chronicle writer Ion Neculce mentions its beauty.
I was simply impressed and happy to be able to visit that magical place

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