The most beautiful religious buildings Botoşani

This church on the northern outskirts of the town was founded in 1496 by the voivode Ştefan cel Mare, who regularly visited Botoșani. Its architecture is representative of the Moldavian style, a mixture of Byzantine and Gothic elements. The interior paintings, partly original, are of great artistic value. The decorations on the façade are also remarkable. The site became a monastery in the 18th century, initially housing Greek monks.

Renowned for its paintings and sculptures, it was founded in 1552 by Elena, the wife of voivode Petru Rareș, on the model of that of Popăuți. It was rebuilt in 1725 by voivode Mihai Racoviță, then restored on numerous occasions, notably after the great fires that struck the city in 1810 and 1887 and severely damaged the building. The classical-style bell tower dates back to 1819. For those who come to Botoșani to follow in Mihai Eminescu's footsteps, it's worth noting that he was baptized in this church in January 1850.

The Armenian Church of the Holy Trinity (biserica armeano-gregoriană Sfânta Treime) was built in 1795, rebuilt in 1832. It was built on the site of a former 16th century Armenian monastery. Its belfry dates from 1816. Reputed to be the most beautiful church in Botoșani, it has lost some of its splendour, fallen into disrepair after the departure of the Armenians. It is surrounded by old marble tombstones, engraved with inscriptions in Armenian.