Văratec Monastery (Văratec)

Romania / Neamt / Agapia / Văratec
 nunnery, monastery
Six hundred nuns live at Varatec Monastery, 7km south of the Agapia turn-off along 15C. The monastery was founded in 1785 and houses an icon museum and a small embroidery school.

The main church was whitewashed in 1841 and incorporates neoclassical elements in its design. Compared to other nearby monasteries, Varatec looks like a modern villa complete with a small botanic garden. The interior is lavishly decorated in paintings, frescos, silver and bronze impressions and an opulent chandelier.
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Coordinates:   47°8'23"N   26°16'6"E
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