I’ve been dreaming about visiting Bistrița Monastery ever since I saw those incredible Byzantine frescoes on a travel documentary! Has anyone been during the September “sleeper hit” season the article mentions? I’m thinking of planning my Romania trip for early fall to avoid crowds, and that golden autumn haze sounds perfect for photography. Also, I’m super curious about those historic crypts with Moldavian royalty – are they actually open to regular visitors or do you need a special tour? And has anybody tried connecting with the monks while there? I’m not Orthodox but love learning about different spiritual traditions. Oh, and any recommendations for those local taverns nearby? Nothing beats authentic sarmale after a day of monastery exploration! The whole place just seems to have this perfect blend of history, spirituality and natural beauty that’s getting harder to find these days.
Lorin
I’ve been dreaming about visiting Bistrița Monastery ever since I saw those incredible Byzantine frescoes on a travel documentary! Has anyone been during the September “sleeper hit” season the article mentions? I’m thinking of planning my Romania trip for early fall to avoid crowds, and that golden autumn haze sounds perfect for photography. Also, I’m super curious about those historic crypts with Moldavian royalty – are they actually open to regular visitors or do you need a special tour? And has anybody tried connecting with the monks while there? I’m not Orthodox but love learning about different spiritual traditions. Oh, and any recommendations for those local taverns nearby? Nothing beats authentic sarmale after a day of monastery exploration! The whole place just seems to have this perfect blend of history, spirituality and natural beauty that’s getting harder to find these days.