Gura Humorului Travel Guide

 TravellerMel Says:  The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993.Humor Monastery was the first of four painted monasteries we visited in Bucovina, and I think it was my favorite. It was smaller than the other four (Voronet, Sucavita, and Moldovita... 

 tim76 Says:  Any place dubbed the Sistine Chapel of the East should be special and Voroneţ truely is. It's the most beautiful of the painted monasteries of Bucovina, especially its Last Judgement on the western wall is marvelous. It's a miracle that the colours withstood the... 

 tim76 Says:  Despite its name, Humor Monastery is serious business. Like the other painted monasteries, it was built at a time when this area was fighting an ever growing Turkish influence. As it was constructed by Teodor Bubuiog, chancellor of the Moldovan prince Petru Rareş, Humor... 

 sieffron Says:  This is a good example of the clarity of the frescoes. These paintings served a greater importance than simply adding an aesthetic quality to a house of worship: They told Biblical and historical stories to villagers unable to read the old world Slavonic language employed by... 

 sieffron Says:  The preservation of the Voronet frescoes makes the monastery stand out from other in the region. Some have faded, though restoration work is on the upswing as tourist visits and money flow into the monastery have increased in recent years. 

 sieffron Says:  Although not as colorful as Voronet, Humor still warrants a visit. It was built in 1530 and is one of the first Romanian Monasteries to be painted in the Byzantine style. Many of the frescoes have faded quite a bit, but the interior of the monastery is still covered in... 

 sieffron Says:  This is the west wall of Voronets and it is known for its detailed depiction of the Last Judgement. The diminishing red dash on the wall is the River of Fire from Hell. 

 glenn57 Says:  Voronet Monastery (pronounced "Voronets"), is a pleasant 5 km walk from Gura Humorului on rural roads, through scenic farmland. It was built in 1488. The exterior frescoes were painted by Petru Rares, and are in superb condition. The masterpiece is the Last Judgment - I... 

 sieffron Says:  This tower is on the grounds of the Humor Monastery and despite its short stature, it requires a dangerous climb to the top, via high, narrow, and extremely steep steps. The tower, built in 1641, provides a nice view of the surrounding area. 

 sieffron Says:  The Voronet Monastery is desribed as the Sistine Chapel of the East and it is really quite impressive. Stefan Cel Mare, the great Moldavian hero who staved off Turkish invaders for many years, built Voronet in 1488 to celebrate a victory over the Turks. Cel Mare's son, Petru... 

 lotharscheer Says:  From the roundabout opposit the big Best Western hotel runs a minibus to Humor Monastery, for 2 lei, about every 20 minutes.But for Voronet only taxi or walking (1-1,5 hour). 

 sieffron Says:  Romania obviously isn't totally replete with pleasant countryside homes and lovely Gothic and Baroque city buildings. A fairly sizeable portion of the population lives in buildings like this. It's definitely an important patch in the quilt of contrasts that make this country... 

 sieffron Says:  You're likely to see lots of large unattended animals, such as cows and horses wandering the streets of Gura Humorului and the road to Voronet Monastery. 

 sieffron Says:  These rustic looking homes have a very unique style. Almost every house on the road up to Voronet Monastery had some sort of Christian shrine in front of it as well. 

 sieffron Says:  You're bound to see some interesting sights if you walk through Gura Humorului and to Voronet Monastery. The road to the monastery is lined with many interesting looking homes as well as various animals.