Must See Romania - Southern Bucovina

The painted monasteries of southern Bucovina are among the greatest artistic monuments of Europe. The outside walls were erected at a time when northern Moldavia was threatened by Turkish invaders. They sheltered large armies and kept them entertained with cartoon-style frescoes of bible stories.

If your time is limited, the Voronet and Moldovita monasteries are easily accessible and provide a representative example of what Bucovina has to offer. To do a complete circuit of all the monasteries on your own requires three days; it's best to hire a car but you could do it as a trek if inclined.