
The painting from Tazlau Monastery
The church from Tazlau Monastery was built by ruler Stefan cel Mare and was painted in 1496. Judging on the inscriptions found inside the church we find that the painting was remade between 1858 and 1859.

The church from Tazlau Monastery was built by ruler Stefan cel Mare and was painted in 1496. Judging on the inscriptions found inside the church we find that the painting was remade between 1858 and 1859.

Construction of the “Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul” church in Mărăței in Piatra Neamț began in 1866 when priest Iancu Lăzărescu launched the effort to build a new church in the Mărăței neighbourhood.

The building of “St Joan the Baptizer” Church from Piatra Neamt started in 1866 when the priest Lazarescu wanted to build a new church in Maratei neighborhood.



Easter is the most important orthodox holiday and that is why the traditional Easter dinner has to be a special one.

Located in the courtyard of Sihăstria Monastery, “Sfânta Teodora de la Sihla” Cathedral is a place of worship dedicated to Sfânta Teodora de la Sihla, who was canonised in 1992.




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.



A trip to the beautiful monasteries of Neamt County is always a great experience, especially during winter, when everything seems to be a fairytale scene.

“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.

