Princely Church of St Nicholas, Southern Romania, Romania
5.0 (23 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Arges County Churches & Cathedrals
Historic interesting place
A Bizantium church of historic significance. this building was brought to life for us by the excellent English guide who explained the frescoes and tombs. Don't miss the painting of the pregnant Virgin Mary, one of only three such pictures, and the depiction of Jesus after crucifixion, shown naked, which again is most unusual. Theres a tomb of the prince with a black face, who was buried here but the gold buckle of his belt has been removed to the museum of history in Bucharest, which we saw in the gold and jewellery room.
Address
, Curtea de Arges, Romania, Postal Code: 345678.
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Thursday, May 09, 2024, 13:39
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5.0 based on (23 reviews)
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5T-SGlobetrotters 5:00 PM Oct 11, 2022
Plain exterior but exquisite interior is stunning
When viewed from the outside, its plain exterior belies an interior covered floor to ceiling with 14th century religious paintings, some of the oldest in Romania. Later paintings were removed to reveal these originals which are still in remarkably good condition. Certainly worth stopping if passing through town. There is a car park immediately adjacent to the church.
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5Hyoga83 5:00 PM Oct 6, 2021
Amazing
A bit surprise during our trip, no wonder it is in the Unesco tentative list! Amazing Romanian Church in Wallachian Byzantine style, with original frescoes nearly 700 years old in really good state. The pretty exterior doesn't prepare you for the awe-striking interior. The colours are so vivid, despite all this time... Definitely a must when en route to Tranfagaran road or Horezu.
