The monastery complex Saharna is located on the right bank of the Nistru river, near Saharna village, in the amazing picturesque zone among the hills and forest at approximately 120 km to the North from Chisinau . The first cave monasteries  appeared here  in the XII century.  In several centuries ,in 1777 the wooden church was erected and "Holy Trinity" monastery was founded.

Nowadays this monastery is considered to be one of the biggest pilgrimage centers in Moldova. The relics of St. Pious Macarie are being preserved here and at the top of one of the rocks you will find a small chapel  and see the foot print left by St. Mary as the ancient legend says .  From the rocky tops the visitor can admire beautiful scenery - the monastery in a rocky valley, covered with forests, the Saharna river(the tributary of Nistru river)  canyon  as long as 16 km with a large number of more than 30 rapids and waterfalls of outstanding beauty. . This view will pleasantly surprise  and impress even a sophisticated traveler, who is anxios to see  something  marvelous and unique while travelling .   

Tipova – the monastic impressive museum

Tipova (Tsipova) Monastery is  the biggest Orthodox cave monastery and one of the oldest monasteries in  Moldova.  It is located at 110 km to the North from Chisinau hollowed out in rocky bank of Nistru River.

The monastery comprises three monastic complexes. First complex comprises temple with Holy Cross  and some cells being founded from XI – XV centuries. The second  complex includes St Nicholas temple, it was hollowed in rock stone in XIV – XV centuries. The third complex dates from XVI – XVIII centuries and consists of  18 separate rooms joined via interior passage  It is located over the Nistru river, on the dizzying height  of a huge rock.

An active monastery is located in the upper part of the complex, but the cave complex remains  the most attractive  sights for both pilgrims and tourists. 
According to an old legend, the Greek mythological poet Orpheus spent hear his last years and died at Tipova Monastery. He was buried on the cascade valley and  you can recognize his grave ,as there are six apertures slabs on it. 

The cave monastery Tipova attracts its visitors not only by historical sights but also by its remarkable wonderful nature. Really it is worth to see!

Green hills, cliffs, steep canyons and gorges, wonderful waterfalls,splendid view for the Nistru River !

Visiting of these places will remain in your memory forever. They say - here you may sense a peculiar spirit: the Tipova's energypower is comparable even with the energy of Tibet.  

Curchi monastery

Curchi monastery is located 45 km from Chisinau, not far from the Open Air Museum Old Orhei.

Curchi monastery is one of the most important architectural monuments of Moldova. The history of the monastery started in 1773 – 1775 .

It is composed  of five churches and one of them – the “ Virgin’s Assumption “ Cathedral  is almoust an exact replica of “ St. Andrew” Cathedral  in Kiev, built by the lay-outs of the great architecture Bartolomeo Rastrelli.

In all churches there is an amazing acoustics and the voices of monks singing during the service,enshroud you in full, fascinate and make you forget about the vanity of life.

The monastery’s   location in a very  picturesque place, wonderful, full of piety and faith,  deserves to be visited and admired. The Church of the Mother God is seen from a distance, fitting perfectly into the green carpet of forests and orchards surrounding the monastery

You will not regret the time spent here ! 

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