Voroneț Monastery

Voroneț sits in a village near Gura Humorului in Bucovina and is one of the eight painted churches of northern Moldavia that UNESCO lists. These churches were built between the late 15th and late 16th centuries, and their exterior walls are covered in fresco cycles of religious scenes, which UNESCO describes as masterpieces inspired by Byzantine art.

The point of a visit is to stand outside and look: the paintings were made to be read from the courtyard, and they sit comfortably in the surrounding countryside. It is a working monastery, so we would dress modestly and keep voices low. Voroneț pairs well with Sucevița and other churches in the area on a day by car; check hours locally before you set out.