Suceava County, in southern Bukovina, is famous for its monasteries painted inside and out.
Voroneț, Moldovița, Sucevița, Humor and Arbore have outer walls covered with frescoes of saints, angels and the Last Judgement, painted in the 15th and 16th centuries; they are on the UNESCO list. Voroneț is known for its deep blue. Putna Monastery holds the tomb of Stephen the Great, and in Suceava his fortress overlooks the city. Villages here still paint Easter eggs with fine patterns.
The big moments, and where to see them today.
The 'Sistine Chapel of the East'.
Frescoes and a fortress wall.
Wooden houses of the region.
From the airport to the city centre by public transport, then the trains and local lines to the museums.
Lines and timetables change. Check the operator’s website before you travel.
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