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May 25, 2011

S is for Sightseeing in Sinaia

At the Sinaia Monastery in the Prahova Valley in Romania, home to less than 20 Christian Orthodox monks, there are two churches, an old (biserica veche) and a new (biserica mare). Both the town and the monastery (completed in 1695) were named after Mount Sinai.

Today I show you the newer, The Great Church, built between 1842 and 1846.



[click to enlarge for more detail]
Sinaia, Romania, 2011

This is my contribution to ABC Wednesday where S is the letter of the week.

21 comments:

  1. DinaMay 25, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I love the door, especially.

    I didn't go into the Romanian Orthodox church here in Jerusalem, since I had three visitors in tow.
    Next time, inshallah.

    Interesting that yours is named after Mt. Sinai.

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  2. Sylvia KMay 25, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Gorgeous old cathedral and your captures are superb as always, Francisca! I do so enjoy your tours of some of the less known places in Europe! I look forward to your posts each week! Enjoy!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 25, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful cathedral. And, being originally from the Pacific Northwest USA I love that a building from the mid 1800s is the "new" church!

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  4. A Bit of the BlarneyMay 25, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    What a beautiful work of art. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Superb post for S-day! Where in Romania is the Prahova Valley?
    HelenMac
    ABC Wednesday Team

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  6. Kay L. DaviesMay 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful detail on the exterior when enlarged, Francisca, and the interior is wonderful.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. VioletSkyMay 25, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    It is interesting how every bit of this church has such intricate detailing.

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  8. Roger Owen GreenMay 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    SENSATIONAL building, esp the door.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  9. HildaMay 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Not an architectural style that I am familiar with, but such beautiful details!

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  10. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Wonderfully ornamented. I love old churches.

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  11. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Nice structure... to draw....

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  12. jooMay 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I definitely put in on my must see list:)

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  13. KaoriMay 25, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    So much beauty packed into this church! It actually kind of looks like a museum from the outside, but the inside is pure monastery! I love the towers :D

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  14. fredamansMay 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Stunning! Superb! Splendid! Spectacular!

    http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2011/05/abc-wednesday-s-is-for-squirrel.html

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  15. HMay 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    What a beautiful building! It is so elaborate and intricate.

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  16. CildemerMay 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Great entry for S day!
    The architecture is fabulous and the first shot is simply wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ***
    Hope you are having a nice and happy week****

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  17. Teuvo VehkalahtiMay 26, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Greetings from Finland. Thus, through a blog is a great get to know other countries and their people, nature and culture. Come take a look Teuvo images and blog to tell all your friends that your country flag will stand up to my collection of flag higher. Sincerely, Teuvo Vehkalahti Finland

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  18. eileeninmdMay 26, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Francisca, I love traveling with you. Your blog post always have something beautiful to see. This church and the detail is just lovely.

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  19. photowannabeMay 27, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Amazing beautiful photos. I love the "new" church.

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  20. EG CameraGirlMay 27, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Thank you for directing me to this post, Francisca. I have been away from my computer for five days and am just now starting to catch up. I might have missed this one...and I'm so glad I didn't!

    Amazing that it was built in 1846 and is the NEWER version.

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  21. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Fantastic shots of a beautiful building.

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