Stavropoleos Monastery (Manastirea Stavropoleos)
Bucharest, Romania
3 ticket options available · from $29.13 · free cancellation on 2 of 3
Tours, passes & combos at Stavropoleos Monastery (Manastirea Stavropoleos)
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | Bucharest Churches & Heritage Tour . 500 years of history | $29.13 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | Bucharest Churches & Heritage Tour . 500 years of history | $29.13 | View |
Did you know?
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- Monastery in Bucharest, Romania
Visitor information
- Address: Strada Stavropoleos 4, 030167 București, Romania
- Phone: +40 21 313 4747
- Official website: https://www.stavropoleos.ro/en/monastery/the-church-of-stavropoleos-monastery/
People also ask
Is Stavropoleos Monastery free?
Yes, entry is free. The monastery is open daily from 10am to 6pm in Bucharest's Old Town. The carved entrance porch, courtyard galleries, and interior murals are the main highlights. It's one of the finest examples of Brancovenesc architecture in Romania.
What does the name Stavropoleos mean?
The name Stavropoleos is the genitive case of Stavropolis (Greek, "The city of the Cross").
Is Romania's National Cathedral the largest Orthodox Church in the world?
It is the tallest and largest Eastern Orthodox church building by volume, and area, in the world. The People's Salvation Cathedral will have the largest collection of church mosaics (interior decoration) in the world when it is completed, covering about 25,000 square meters.
What is the oldest building in Bucharest?
History of the place The Melik house was built in the 1750s by an unknown owner, and it is currently the oldest private building surviving in Bucharest. Once the owner passed away the house was sold to an Armenian merchant called Chevorc Nazaretoglu in 1815 for the sum of 1400 talers (the currency at that time).