5 Touristic Attractions in Agapia – Varatec area

The area Agapia – Varatec from Neamt County is truly beautiful because of the natural scenery and because of the two main religious settlements from here.

1.The Religious settlement from Agapiais located near the creek Agapia – Topolita and at the foot of Magura Hill. Here you’ll see the first religious museum that beside religious objects also exhibits medieval art. The church from Agapia was painted by Nicolae Grigorescu. Tourists that come to Agapia Monastery can also taste jams and pies made the nuns.

2.Thepaintings of Nicolae Grigorescufrom Agapiaare the main attraction of this religious settlement. The painting was made in 1858 when the painter was only 18 years old. He managed to create a realistic image of saints and religious moments. Many famous writers talked about the saints painted by Grigorescu at Agapia. Words cannot express how beautiful this painting really is: you’ll have to visit this place for yourself and see it with your own eyes.