UNESCO WHS - Churches of Moldavia - Voronet Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Romania Churches of Moldavia - Bisericile pictate din nordul Moldovei - Church of St George of the former Voronet Monastery - These 8 churches of northern Moldavia, built from the late 15th century to the late 16th century, their external walls covered in fresco paintings, are masterpieces inspired by Byzantine art. They are authentic and particularly well preserved. Far from being mere wall decorations, the paintings form a systematic covering on all the facades and represent complete cycles of religious themes.Their exceptional composition, the elegance of the characters, and the harmony of the colours blend perfectly with the surrounding countryside. The Voroneț church, also known as the Sixtine Chapel of the East, was built by the great ruler of Moldavia, Stefan the Great, in 1488. The monastery's church, dedicated to St. George is a synthesis of Byzantine and Gothic elements, made in a personal manner of brilliant ingenuity, resulting in a new style of a particular originality «Moldavian architectural style» Name: Churches of Moldavia Site: Church of St George of the former Voronet Monastery Country: Romania Location: Voroneț, Suceava County Inscription: 1993 Category: Cultural (i)(iv) Unesco Ref: 598-007 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.