Căpriana Monastery

Căpriana Monastery, located about 40 km from Chișinău, is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in the Republic of Moldova. First mentioned in documents in 1420, it became a royal monastery under Alexandru the Good and was supported by great Moldavian rulers such as Stephen the Great and Petru Rareș. The main church, dedicated to the “Dormition of the Mother of God,” reflects both Byzantine and Gothic architectural influences, representing a fine example of Moldavian religious architecture. Closed during the Soviet period, the monastery was reopened in 1989 and today serves as a major spiritual center, attracting numerous pilgrims and visitors.