
Pilgrims at the monasteries of Neamț
Every year, Orthodox Easter draws increasing numbers of pilgrims to the monasteries of the Neamț region, where they come to prepare spiritually for the night of the Lord’s Resurrection.

Every year, Orthodox Easter draws increasing numbers of pilgrims to the monasteries of the Neamț region, where they come to prepare spiritually for the night of the Lord’s Resurrection.

The Orthodox celebration of Easter attracts every year more and more pilgrims that come to monasteries from Neamt County to prepare for the celebration that marks the Resurrection of Jesus.



Tourism in Piatra Neamț, Neamț County continues to grow year after year. Leisure activities, visits to museums and monasteries, and rides on the Gondola Lift make Piatra Neamț, this Pearl of Moldavia, an ideal destination for a stay of a few nights.



A journey through the beautiful, sacred region of the monasteries of Neamț is always irresistible, especially in winter, when everything seems to belong to a fairytale world.

“Nasterea Sf. Ioan Botezatorul” Church at the Monastery of Văratec dates from 1817 and served as a cemetery church, where funerals and memorial services were held.




The Dormition of the Mother of God Church at Agapia Monastery is the monastery’s second church, where religious services are held daily.

According to the historical sources known to date, Neamț Monastery dates from the XIV century as an Orthodox monastic community.

According to historians, Neamt Monastery was built in XIV century and is the oldest Orthodox monastery from Moldova.



“Adormirea Maicii Domnului” means “The Death of St Mary Mother of Jesus”. This church from Agapia Monastery represents the secondary church of the monastery.