Ciuflea Monastery

Beautiful hidden gem

Wonderful little church and it’s a delight that it’s free to roam around both the grounds and building itself. Disguised by the high surrounding wall and trees it’s a bit of a hidden gem but the glist...

Beautiful hidden gem

Wonderful little church and it’s a delight that it’s free to roam around both the grounds and building itself. Disguised by the high surrounding wall and trees it’s a bit of a hidden gem but the glist...

Attractive looking monastery a little out from the centre

I walked here from the centre of Chisinau, but it ended up taking more than 20 minutes. The monastery buildings are very pretty although the interior isn't particularly special. Worth a look, and wort...

Attractive looking monastery a little out from the centre

I walked here from the centre of Chisinau, but it ended up taking more than 20 minutes. The monastery buildings are very pretty although the interior isn't particularly special. Worth a look, and wort...

Nice, Small Monastery w/ Moldavian SSR History

Ciuflea Monastery is dedicated to Saint Theodore of Amasea. During Moldavian SSR era, many churches were closed or their purpose changed. Chisinau's main church was transformed into an exhibition buil...