Tours and Tickets to Experience Stavropoleos Monastery (Manastirea Stavropoleos)

There are plenty of ways to experience the Stavropoleos Monastery (Manastirea Stavropoleos). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Bucharest Half a Day Bike Tour

• Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour

• Best of Bucharest | Private Walking Tour

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• Walking Tour- Delightful Bucharest (Highlights, Stories, Sights)

Entry to the Stavropoleos Monastery is free, although donations are welcome. You can also join a variety of guided tours that stop by the monastery: walking tours start from around US$20, bike tours are from US$35, and private tours begin at about US$60.

The architectural style of the Stavropoleos Monastery is unique in Romania’s history. It’s called Brâncovenească: a style that developed during the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by Byzantine geometric designs with incredibly detailed paintings on the walls and ceiling.

Constructed in 1724, the Stavropoleos Monastery was built adjacent to an inn, which served to fund the church. After the Archbishop who founded the monastery died in 1742, it continued to function until an earthquake severely damaged it in 1838. The church is the last original building on the site, with the others rebuilt after 1897.

The Church of the Stavropoleos Monastery is situated in Bucharest’s Old Town, near many attractions. The National Museum of Romanian History, Vilacrosse Passage, Palatul Pinacotecii, and Muzeul Art Safari are close by. You can travel by metro to other attractions, such as the National Museum of Art.

That depends. There are no official guidelines on the monastery’s website specifying rules regarding photography; however, travelers report that you can take photos, as long as you’re respectful and avoid using a flash. Check any signage within the monastery for the latest guidance.