Things to do in Iasi, Northeast Romania: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

May 19, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

The large city of Iasi has been a cultural and political hub since the 15th century. Everything orbits the Golden Plateau, bookended by the Palace of Culture and Union Square, and packed to the brim with churches and palaces galore. Iasi has significant Jewish history. The first Yiddish-language newspaper was published here, and the 17th-century Great Synagogue is the oldest surviving synagogue in Romania.
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1. Catedrala Mitropolitana „Sfanta Cuvioasa Parascheva”

Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Nr. 16, Iasi 700064 Romania http://www.crestinortodox.ro/biserici-manastiri/mitropolia-moldovei-bucovinei/catedrala-mitropolitana-iasi-68107.html
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Catedrala Mitropolitana „Sfanta Cuvioasa Parascheva”

Reviewed By TERRAvelista - London, United Kingdom

After visiting the Palace with the mall, St Nicholas church and Dosoftei house, then another church, we decided to make a stop here. The Cathedral is very big and housed on well maintained grounds and there were lots of people on the Thursday we visited it. Inside you can relax in the cool interior and pay your respects or simply watch the groups queuing to their patron saint laid here for everyone to see. People are very nice and friendly and greatful even for helping them with the many steps.

2. Golia Monastery

Cuza Voda, Iasi 700049 Romania +40 332 408 549 http://www.turism-iasi.ro/index.php?id=114
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Golia Monastery

The tower of Golia is 30 m height. The visitors who want to have a panorama view of the city have to climb 130 stairs. The tower is one of the city's symbols.

Reviewed By LacriU - West Palm Beach, United States

must read the history of the monastery and must go to the tower - the best city views. The guide was excellent.

3. Cetatuia Monastery (Manastirea Cetakuia)

Cetatuia Hill, Iasi Romania +40 744 647 957 http://www.romanianmonasteries.org/other-monasteries/iasi-churches/cetatuia
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Cetatuia Monastery (Manastirea Cetakuia)

4. Galata Monastery (Manastirea Galata)

Strada Manastirii nr.4, Iasi 700617 Romania http://www.crestinortodox.ro/manastiri/manastirea-galata-117609.html
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Galata Monastery (Manastirea Galata)

5. Armenian Church in Iasi

Strada Armeana 24, Iasi 700038 Romania +40 232 214 893
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Armenian Church in Iasi

6. St. Sabbas the Sanctified

Strada Negri Costache 37, Iasi 700072 Romania +40 727 377 316 http://bisericasfsava.ro/istoric/?lang=en
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

St. Sabbas the Sanctified

7. Banu Church of Iasi

Strada Banu 9, Iasi 700127 Romania +40 232 216 250 http://www.bisericabanu.ro/en
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Banu Church of Iasi

8. Dobrovat Monastery

Dobrovat-Rusi, Iasi, Iasi Romania
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Dobrovat Monastery

Reviewed By ElenaP2205 - Romania, null

This is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located in Dobrovăț-Ruși, Iaşi County, Romania. The monastery is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments. Located 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the city of Iaşi, the monastery, dedicated to the Holy Spirit, is the last holy founding that Stephen the Great, the Voivode of Moldavia, erected during his reign. It was completed in 1504 by Bogdan III, son of Stephen. The paintings inside the church of the monastic complex were executed during the reign of Petru Rareș Voivode, another son of Stephen the Great, between 1527 and 1530

9. Frumoasa Monastery

Strada Radu Voda 1, Iasi 700662 Romania
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Frumoasa Monastery

10. Sinagoga Mare din Iasi

Str. Sinagogilor 1, Iasi 700082 Romania
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Sinagoga Mare din Iasi

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