The monastery ensemble and Bucur Church are category A listed monuments, and the monastery holds 4.8 on Google from more than 8,500 reviews.
About the place
The monastery was founded by Prince Alexandru II Mircea (1568–1577) and destroyed in 1595, when Sinan Pasha's troops withdrew. Radu Mihnea rebuilt it from 1614, and the church took his name. Its plan follows the episcopal church of Curtea de Argeș, but in brick. The church was restored between 1969 and 1974; Patriarch Justinian is buried inside. You enter under the old bell tower.
Across Radu Vodă Street, on a small rise, stands Bucur Church, once the monastery's chapel. Tradition links it to the shepherd Bucur, from whom the city's name is said to come, but researchers date it to the 17th–18th centuries. It was renovated in 1909–1910 by the architect George Sterian.
Good to know
- The monastery grounds are open daily from 7:00 to 21:00; during services, go in quietly.
- Bucur Church is small and has no posted hours; you can see it from the street even when it is closed.
- Piața Unirii is about 500 m away and Sfeir restaurant about 350 m.
Opening hours
| Monday | 7–21 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7–21 |
| Wednesday | 7–21 |
| Thursday | 7–21 |
| Friday | 7–21 |
| Saturday | 7–21 |
| Sunday | 7–21 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.