Castanul Unirii

Castanul Unirii is a monument in Bârnova, Iași County. Castanul Unirii is situated nearby to Complex Residence Decoflor, as well as near the church Biserica Sfântul Ilie.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hlincea Monastery and Socola Church.

Hlincea Monastery

Church

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The Hlincea Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Ciurea, Iaşi metropolitan area, Romania. Located at the base of Cetăţuia Hill, the monastery was built by Maria, the daughter of Moldavian Prince Petru Şchiopul and dedicated in 1574. Hlincea Monastery is situated 1½ km west of Castanul Unirii.

Socola Church

Church

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Socola Monastery or Schimbarea la Față was a Romanian Orthodox establishment located in the eponymous quarter of southern Iaşi, Romania. Founded during Moldavia's existence as a state, it was erected and dedicated by Moldavian Prince Alexandru Lăpuşneanu in 1562, and originally functioned as nunnery. Socola Church is situated 2 km northeast of Castanul Unirii.

Cetătuia Monastery Church

Church

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The Cetățuia Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located at 1 Cetățuia Street in Iași, Romania. The monastery is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments. Cetătuia Monastery Church is situated 2½ km northwest of Castanul Unirii.