Sacred Spaces in Romania

Discover 9 sacred spaces in Romania.

Round Church of Geoagiu.

Geoagiu, Romania

Round Church of Geoagiu

This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.

West entrance in the cathedral.

Cârța, Romania

Cârța Monastery

Climbing to the top of the cathedral's bell tower offers sweeping views of these medieval ruins.

The Gothic church towers above the Old Town.

Brașov, Romania

Biserica Neagră (The Black Church)

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

Viscri Fortified Church

Viscri, Romania

Viscri Fortified Church

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

Church as viewed from main square

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

St. Michael’s Church

This Transylvanian church has changed its denomination four times.

Saint Cyprian the Mage's arm in the reliquary at Zlătari Church

Bucharest, Romania

Relics of Zlătari Church

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

The Sinca Veche Temple Cave

Șinca, Romania

The Sinca Veche Temple Cave

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.

Densuș Church

Densuș, Romania

Densuș Church

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

Snagov Island, Romania

Snagov Monastery

This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).

Are we missing something unusual in Romania?