Horezi Monastery

Horezi Monastery is a church in , which is located on Strada Mânăstirii. Horezi Monastery is situated nearby to the church , as well as near .
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Orthodox
  • Description: heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
  • Also known as: “Biserica Mănăstirii Hurezi”, “Biserica Sf. Împărați Constantin și Elena”, and “Hurezi Monastery”
  • Address: Strada Mânăstirii, Romanii de Jos

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hurezi Monastery and Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi.

Monastery
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The Horezu Monastery or was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the town of , Wallachia, . It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brâncovenesc style", known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works.

Church
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is a church.

Church
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is situated 150 metres east of Horezi Monastery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Romanii de Jos and Râmești.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 3 km east of Horezi Monastery.

Horezi Monastery

Latitude
45.16987° or 45° 10′ 12″ north
Longitude
24.00731° or 24° 0′ 26″ east
Open location code
8GQ65294+WW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1388740606
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­orthodox
Wiki­data ID
Q43146181
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In Other Languages

“Horezi Monastery” goes by many names.
  • Romanian: “Biserica mare „Sf. Împărați Constantin și Elena””

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hurezi Monastery Museum Collection and Cimitirul mânăstirii.

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