- Tourist Information
- Map
- Why Plumbuita Monastery is important?
- Why is it called Plumbuita and what does this name mean?
- What can you visit?
- What religious events are held in this monastery and how can I participate as a visitor?
- What legends Plumbuita Monastery has?
Tourist Information
| Construction Year | 1560 |
| Founder | Petru the Younger The church has had its current form since the second rectification, in 1647, when the church was rebuilt from the foundations ordered by ruler Matei Basarab, following the model of Radu cel Mare’s foundation from Dealu. |
| Worship | Saint John the Baptist |
| Official Site | http://manastirea-plumbuita.ro/ |
| Location | 58 Plumbuita Street, Bucharest, Romania, Europe |
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Why Plumbuita Monastery is important?
Plumbuita Monastery is a magnificent Romanian Orthodox monastery located in the Colentina neighborhood of Bucharest. It is dedicated to the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist and is on a small hill on the right bank of the Colentina River.
Plumbuita Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Bucharest, with a rich history spanning several centuries.
The first printing house in Bucharest was established at Mănăstirea Plumbuita, in 1573 by Alexandru II Mircea, where the first books in Bucharest were printed: two Tetraevangelia and a Psalter (of which only a fragment is kept at the National Library in Sofia). Those in the management of the monastery asked Bulgaria to be able to receive a copy of this priceless document.
During the Revolution of 1821, Tudor Vladimirescu, arriving with his army in Bucharest, established his camp at Plumbuita and placed sentinels near the monastery, to stop the exit of those who tried to escape from the path of his army.
During the Ottoman occupation of Bucharest, the monastery was devastated and suffered considerable destruction. After the liberation of the city from Ottoman rule, the monastery was rebuilt and restored.
Why is it called Plumbuita and what does this name mean?
The name Plumbuita (Plumb means Lead in the Romanian language) was given to it by the locals because the church was covered with lead sheets for a long time.
According to another legend, Petru the Younger was 8 or 12 years old when he took over the throne of Wallachia, this means that his parents, Mrs. Chiajna and father, Mircea Ciobanul.
Mrs. Chiajna, after her son, Petru the Younger, was removed from the throne, sealed everything that had been built until then with lead (Ro: plumb).
From here, says the legend, comes the name Plumbuita.
What can you visit?
The current ensemble of the monastery includes:
- The church of the monastery
- Triangular in plan, with a spire on the nave bell tower
- Cells for the monks
- The Royal House
What religious events are held in this monastery and how can I participate as a visitor?
The monastery hosts regular religious services as well as special events during religious holidays. Visitors are welcome to attend services and pray within the monastery premises according to the rules set by the church authorities.
What legends Plumbuita Monastery has?
Prepare to be amazed by the legendary tales of this monastery. From hidden tunnels to lead seals, buried treasures, and a self-built wall, these stories are sure to captivate you. And let’s not forget the bell that guards the treasures, rumored to throw tongues of fire.
