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Putna Monastery
The monastery Stephen the Great founded in 1466 and where he lies buried, the most revered in Romania.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Paid; a small fee for the museum
- Time Needed
- 1½ hours
- Address
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- Getting There
- About 30 minutes by car north of Sucevița.
Why Go
Romanians come here to honor Stephen the Great, the prince who fought the Ottomans for decades, whose tomb lies in the white church. The church isn't painted outside, but the museum holds embroidered silks and manuscripts from his time, and monks still farm the valley.
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