UNESCO WHS - Churches of Moldavia - Patrauti Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Romania Churches of Moldavia - Bisericile pictate din nordul Moldovei - Church of the Holy Rood of Patrauti - 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 «Holy Cross» Church in Pătrăuţi was built in 1487 by the ruler Stefan the Great. It is the oldest church built in Moldavian style and has the oldest interior and exterior painting in a church of Moldova. Name: Churches of Moldavia Site: Church of the Annunciation of the Monastery of Moldovita Country: Romania Location: Pătrăuți, Suceava County Inscription: 1993 Category: Cultural (i)(iv) Unesco Ref: 598-004 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.