voronet monastery founded the 15th century located romania |
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Voronet Monastery was constructed by Stephen the Great in 1488 over a period of 3 months and 3 weeks to commemorate the victory at Battle of Vaslui. Often known as the Sistine Chapel of the East for its vivid frescoes, Vorone?'s walls feature an intense shade of blue known in Romania as Vorone? blue.The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Romania |
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