cozia monastery

In Romania you can find a lot of monasteries, but some are more special than others, this is one of them.

Centuries old monastery, I visited in June for a few hours, i was lucky not to find it very crowded since no Orthodox celebration at that time. Very peaceful place and just a place to enjoy in itself.

besides the fact that it's a most beautiful orthodox monastery, it is placed on the national road, so it's a pitty not to stop and visit it when you drive on this road; one can have both spiritual fulfilments and also enjoy the beautiful garden full of flowers, the museum, the vew of the Olt river.

If you want to spend some relaxing few moments don't miss it! We are going there every time when we are doing trips in the country, for taking a piece and serenity moment!

If you travel on Olt Valey you have to stop at Cozia Monastery. A realy nice place, where you can feel like you`re closer to God.

A very old monastery,built in 1388,situated on the bank of Olt river,close to Calimanesti village.Not very big but beautiful painted.

Traveling back in time when old regions of Romania had true leaders. One of them is burried inside along the mother of other true great leader. The spot is having a great view of Olt river's Valley. Considering that building is dated 14th century, don't miss the opportunity to pay a visit if you're around.

Monastery dated XIV Century, reminding us of an old Romanian ruler, Mircea. the painting is very nice. The location of the monastery on the bank of the river Olt, can offer you a place for meditation and relaxing.

Cozia is a place where history and religion walk together hand in hand. The Monastery was built in 1388 by the Romanian prince Mircea the Elder who died in 1418 after a glorious reign of 32 years, being buried inside the big church of Cozia. The portico and the church inside walls are all covered with amazing frescoes and mural paitings depicting biblical scenes, there are trully a masterpiece and have a great artistic and documentary value.The Monastery is located on the banks of Olt River and offers a beautiful view of the hills and mountains on the opposite side of the river.

The sense of an ancient time with a beautiful surroundings. Amazing mural, plenty of flowers in the yard, river quay, mountains- very peaceful place that makes you to have a sit on the bench and enjoy your stream of thoughts about the universe. Monastery has own museum and the entrance is free.

It's a small monastery, full of history which takes you to other times, very old times. It has an unique charm, which makes you want to go back.

This is a very famous and working monastery, and well worth a visit. There is a DVD in English (which you can also purchase) that covers the history and present day workings of nthe organisation. we visited late in the afternoon when the evening prayers had started and that is a great time to be there. In almost every respect this is a great attraction to visit, on our visit only being marred slightly by the monk who was on reception duty. He was not at all interested or engaging to any arrivals, rather chatting to one of the nuns. Apart from that, it is highly recommended.

The Romanian National Park of Massive COZIA offers to visitors a land of beauty and of holly spirit, which are present and visible in everything: in Calimanesti, in the lake, in the rivers, in the rich, green forests, in the vertically stone walls, where, in their caves , long time ago a lot of people in need, find a refuge ! And the people have built here many splendid Church and Monastery , most famous is Monastery COZIA! But, in middle of the mountains, there are rely masterpiece of Ortodox Romanian architecture, rich in marvellous icons and surrounded by beautiful garden and splendid plantations ! From Monastery TURCU, a long road in forest is up and down , between stones, conducts us to PAUSA or STANISOARA Monastery, and for more brave people, up to COZIA! I spend in 6July 2013, a marvelous day, when, even in Calimanesti and in other the cities nearly the Park was raining very strong, inside the Park, we had sunshine and a very dry way, so all of us, the athletes or amateurs for mountain run can finished our challenges, in a good conditions: the long ( 30 km) or short (21km) race running in difficult routes ! Me, in special I had an Angel all the time nearly me, which bring the help every time when I was in need. So if someone wants to visit a land of miracle, the Massive COZIA mountains in Romania, the guardian of Cozia Monastery, is one of them1EvaChiser

beautiful surrounding, next to the olt river, nice architecture+ paintings+ beautiful inner courtyard

Cozia monastery is built in 14th century. Its a place with a great orthodox architecture, paintings are old and i valuate them as amaizing. Great byzanthine icons and all the place is like a piece of heaven. If you get to visit suroundings and if you are passionated by nature... well you in heaven. Great mountains around, magic places ! be prepared with hiking equipment and get in good shape because many hours you will have to walk to find the amaizing spots around,. It worth every single minute!