Visiting the Mihai Voda Monastery in Bucharest, Romania
Reviews > Europe > Romania > Bucharest > Visiting the Mihai Voda Monastery in Bucharest
by Mihai Voda Monastery is part of the oldest buildings in Bucharest, preserved until today. It was built on the ruins of an old church, in 1594, founded by Michael the Brave. Originally it was surrounded by a high wall, with a fortress, but with the passing of the years the building had several functions: residence, military hospital, school of medicine, State Archives.
There is a legend connected to this monastery, according to which Viteazu Michael made a promise before God that he will build a monastery if He at His turn will get the death penalty by beheading that was to take place soon.
Things about Bucharest you may be interested in
1. May 4, 2008 What to see in the Parliament Palace of Bucharest (Bucharest)
2. May 4, 2008 Visiting the Mihai Voda Monastery in Bucharest (Bucharest)
3. May 4, 2008 Bucharest attractions (Bucharest)
Start from beginning | 1 - 3 Journal overview
Read about Bucharest in our travel-guide
What to see in the Parliament Palace of BucharestBucharest attractions
Recommended Bucharest Guide
Bucharest Travel guide
Bucharest is Romania's capital and its biggest city, as well as its commercial and industrial center. Bucharest is not considered to be an old city by European standards as its existence is only first referred to in 1459. The city had many changes since then, becoming the capital city in 1862 and consolidating its role of being the center of Romanian arts, culture, and mass media. There is a mix of modern, historical, and Communist-era architecture throughout Bucharest. During the time between World War I and II, the sophistication and elegant architecture of the city's elite earned it the nickname of Little Paris. Even though many... Read more »
Recent reviews for Bucharest
What to see in the Parliament Palace of Bucharest - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
The Parliament Palace is also know as Casa Poporului (House of the People). It is a colossal edifice with a length of 270 m, width of 240 m, height of 86 m and 92 m below ground. In total there are 20 levels of which 8 are below ground.... Read more »
Bucharest attractions - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
National Library of Romania are beginning in St. Sava College library and it was opened in 1838 having at that time 1000 volumes. In the year 1859 after the revolution the library receives the status of national library, but in the year... Read more »
Best club in Bucharest - Mar 27, 2010, by Anonymous
Bachelor parties offer men about to be married their last chance to have a little fun before it is time to get married and become devoted to only one person. Traditionally, a new wife isn't going to let her husband head out to the... Read more »
More reviews you might be interested in
Weiltingen reviews - Germany
Weiltingen is a small town, as quiet as other villages in an area, where mostly farmers do their business. It lies at about 20 Kilometres away from...
Roman ruins in Weiltingen
Thessaloniki reviews - Greece
A visitor approaching Thessaloniki from the sea will have a first glimpse of a modern metropolis, lots of blocks of flats and other modern...
Spending a few days in Thessaloniki
Thira reviews - Greece
It is a fabulous volcanic island with an antique minoan city. Some people think Santorini is the home of the lost city of Atlantis... The quite...
What to see in Santorini
Montego Bay reviews - Jamaica
Please stay away from Sol de Caribbean Villa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. All our party got food poisoning at villa. The tv, fridge, air conditioner,...
Villa Sol de Caribbean
Polangui reviews - Philippines
Polangui is one of the towns in the Province of Albay situated in the Bicol Region. The latter is found in Southern Luzon. I had the privilege to...
Polangui is a pearl of The Philippines
Bratislava reviews - Slovakia
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, one of the 4 capitals in Central Europe where the Danube flows through, near the border of both Austria and...
Bratislava
Monastir reviews - Tunisia
The ride to Monastir was in comparison to the distance before quite easy, because we were in the vicinity of the only highway in Tunisia, so it was...
Experiencing Monastir
Anchorage reviews - Alaska
If you really like traveling you must watch this film! I really really recommend it to you! Into the Wild is a 2007 film based on the 1996...
Travels in Alaska, review of a great movie
San Francisco reviews - California
After a long walk from downtown of SF to the North Beach on Fisherman's Wharf, we decided to take a city tour. From the plenty of opportunities we...
City tour in San Francisco
Arosa reviews - Switzerland
Arosa is a small mountain resort in Switzerland. It was discovered in 1883 as a health resort, but after a few years it became a winter resort. It...
Snowboard and ski in Arosa
© Copyright 2004 - 2015 Travelgrove, Inc.