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The Agapia complex is the most important Orthodox nuns convent in Romania. The monastery is famous around the world due to its interior frescoes painted by one of the modern Romanian painting founders - Nicolae Grigorescu.
Agapia Monastery is one the most important Orthodox nuns convent in Romania, initially built between 1641-1643 and later expanded. The monastery is famous around the world due to its interior frescoes painted in 1858 by the great Romanian painter Nicolae Grigorescu (one of the founders of modern Romanian painting).
The monastery's beauty, peace of mind and serenity can be sensed by the people visiting it. All the flowers, paintings, carpets, and books made by the nuns support those feelings of being into a real oasis of tranquility.
Agapia Monastery is located at 9 km far from Targu Neamt and 43 km from Piatra Neamt. The architectural complex is formed by 2 buildings: Old Agapia Hermitage, on the hill, built in 1585 by the Moldavian ruler Petru Schiopul and Agapia Monastery, in the valley raised with the financial support of Hetman Gavril in 1642 and rebuilt by Prince Sutu in 1821.
The Agapia Monastery complex is a true architectural jewel, combining the characteristics of the Byzantine style with Neoclassic and Romanian style. The monastery's museum has a collection of medieval art, religious objects and a library with old books and manuscripts.
