Monastery of Horezu in Romania

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Monastery of Horezu

The Monastery of Horezu was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, Romania. It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brâncovan" style, known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works. The monastery has been inscribed by UNESCO on its list of World Heritage Sites.

Monastery of Horezu - World Heritage Site

Read brief description of the site on the UNESCO website.

Monastery of Horezu Info

Precise location, history, description and justification for inscription on the World Heritage Site.

Monastery of Horezu Pictures

A series of travel pictures of Horezu Monastery.

Monastery of Horezu Overview

An overview of the site and some representative photos of it.

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