The most beautiful religious buildings Piatra Neamţ

Close to the ruins of the princely court, of which it was once a part, the Church of St. John the Baptist(biserica sfântul Ioan Botezătorul) was built around 1498. In traditional Moldavian style, very compact and beautifully decorated, it is one of the few churches from this period to have retained its original form. The bell tower, or Ștefan cel Mare tower, was added a year later, a few meters further on. At 19 meters high, it is the symbol of the town.

Located 10 kilometers west of the city, in a pretty hilly landscape, this monastery was erected in 1402 by Alexandru cel Bun, Prince of Moldavia, and rebuilt by Ștefan cel Mare, who added a tower in 1498. The buildings you'll see date in part from 1554, during the reign of Prince Alexandru Lăpușneanu. The monastery was a well-known cultural center (calligraphy, illumination) where important religious works were written in the Middle Ages. It houses a rich museum of feudal art (icons, books) and the tomb of its founder, Alexander the Good.