UNESCO WHS - Churches of Moldavia - Suceava Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Romania Churches of Moldavia - Bisericile pictate din nordul Moldovei - Church of St George of Suceava - 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 Suceava church is part of the Monastery of «St John the New», and was founded by Bogdan «The One-Eyed» in 1514. It has frescoes painted on the outside, typical for the region. «St John the New» was a Moldavian monk who preached during the Turkish occupation and was subsequently martyred in Cetatea Albă (Ukraine). Name: Churches of Moldavia Site: Church of St George of Suceava Country: Romania Location: Suceava, Suceava County Inscription: 1993 Category: Cultural (i)(iv) Unesco Ref: 598-006 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.