The monastery is an important monument of Bessarabian architecture, consisting of 5 churches. It was founded by two brothers in 1773, although there is a legend that the first church was built by Stephen the Great (but there are no documents confirming this). The monastery is surrounded by forests, orchards, gardens, and the lake. Until now, secular oaks grow here, which are over 200/300 years old.
The Monastery of the Birth of Virgin MaryThis Monastery of the Birth of Virgin Mary is located in Butuceni village and dates back to the 15th- and 16th centuries when there was a little church made from wood at the site of the current building. The work of the monastery is closely linked to that of the Peștera (the Cave) hermitage. Over the course of the next three centuries, there is no evidence of the activity of the hermitages in the area.
The food is 100% Moldovan and very good, the setting colorful, the staff friendly, and its all very affordable.Lunch in a traditional local guesthouse (OPTIONAL)
The Old Orhei cave monastery “Peştera” located at the northern edge of Butuceni village is one of the main attractions for visitors to Orheiul Vechi. The monastic complex dates back to the 15th century and consists of two basic units: the church and the body of monastic cells. Above the monastic complex, on the surface of the Butuceni promontory (ridge) is installed a stone cross (17th-18th centuries) and Bell Tower (1820).
Orheiul Vechi Reserve
Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) has two museums in the village of Butuceni that allow visitors to go deeper into the history and culture of the area.
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