Japca Monastery
Culture · Northern Moldova
The Japca is the only monastery in Moldova that has functioned continuously as a religious sanctuary from its founding, even during Soviet times. Its setting is special because it is near the Hermitage on the Rock, an ancient cave church that offers a marvelous view of the Dniester River. Monks lived in the cave before building the monastery. The Japca Monastery is one of Moldova’s oldest, dating from the 17th Century. Its most impressive piece of architecture is its uniquely designed Church of the Lord’s Ascension.
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WhereSatul Japca, raionul FloreștiNorthern Moldova · ~107 km from Chișinău, as the crow flies
On the map
A rough sketch. The distance is in a straight line, not by road.
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About this place
- Distance from Chisinau: 160 km
- Visiting hours: Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Type: Monastery for nuns
