The exterior is carved all over with chevrons, meanders, and rosettes. Very intricate. Looks like lace.
The exterior is carved all over with chevrons, meanders, and rosettes. Very intricate. Looks like lace.
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The very pretty main pedestrianized street line with arches of flowers.
The very pretty main pedestrianized street line with arches of flowers.
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The huge Catedrala Mitropolitana - the largest Orthodox Church in Romania.
The huge Catedrala Mitropolitana - the largest Orthodox Church in Romania.
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Close up of the colorful mosaics on the back of Catedrala Mitropolitana - the blue is so striking against the white.
Close up of the colorful mosaics on the back of Catedrala Mitropolitana - the blue is so striking against the white.
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The back of the Catedrala Mitropolitana.
The back of the Catedrala Mitropolitana.
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Another street scene
Another street scene
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Vendors set up along the pedestrianized street.
Vendors set up along the pedestrianized street.
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And more flowers
And more flowers
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Biserica Sf Gheorghe - beautiful mosaics decorate the porch
Biserica Sf Gheorghe - beautiful mosaics decorate the porch
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Mosaics decorate the porch of the Old Metropolitan Church of St. George.
Mosaics decorate the porch of the Old Metropolitan Church of St. George.
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Musicians at Casa Bolta Rece - there were several small tour groups dining here. The food is very good and the atmosphere is lively.
Musicians at Casa Bolta Rece - there were several small tour groups dining here. The food is very good and the atmosphere is lively.
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Casa Bolta Rece
Casa Bolta Rece
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I had stuffed cabbage (golompki in Polish) with polenta . . .
I had stuffed cabbage (golompki in Polish) with polenta . . .
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and Ed ordered duck leg with cabbage and polenta.
and Ed ordered duck leg with cabbage and polenta.
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Another view of the flower arches
Another view of the flower arches
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So Pretty
So Pretty
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The magnificent Last Judgement - devils and angels push sinners into the flaming river
The magnificent Last Judgement - devils and angels push sinners into the flaming river
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Voronet Monastery - this was our view as we entered the gate
Voronet Monastery - this was our view as we entered the gate
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This photo shows the colossal eaves that protect the paintings from the weather.
This photo shows the colossal eaves that protect the paintings from the weather.
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Side view of Voronet Monastery - this monastery is sometimes referred to as the Sistine Chapel of the East
Side view of Voronet Monastery - this monastery is sometimes referred to as the Sistine Chapel of the East
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Close up view - The blue paint is called Voronet Blue
Close up view - The blue paint is called Voronet Blue
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Voronet Monastery - the most visited of the painted monasteries
Voronet Monastery - the most visited of the painted monasteries
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Another side view
Another side view
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Close up detail of the Last Judgement
Close up detail of the Last Judgement
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Close up detail of the Last Judgement
Close up detail of the Last Judgement
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The vibrant blue is stunning!
The vibrant blue is stunning!
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This is the church in downtown Gura Humorului
This is the church in downtown Gura Humorului
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Interior of the church in Gura Humorului
Interior of the church in Gura Humorului
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Beautiful church in Gura Humorului
Beautiful church in Gura Humorului
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Another view of the church in Gura Humorului
Another view of the church in Gura Humorului
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Dinner at the hotel's restaurant - I ordered sausages with fries and a salad.
Dinner at the hotel's restaurant - I ordered sausages with fries and a salad.
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Ed ordered lamb shank with mashed potatoes.
Ed ordered lamb shank with mashed potatoes.
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View of one of the spires of the Humor Monastery, the monastery that is being restored. I love this scene with the vibrant pink roses in the foreground.
View of one of the spires of the Humor Monastery, the monastery that is being restored. I love this scene with the vibrant pink roses in the foreground.
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And this very pretty church is located very close to Humor Monastery.
And this very pretty church is located very close to Humor Monastery.
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View from the church. Lots of pink roses!
View from the church. Lots of pink roses!
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Romanian countryside on the drive to Moldovita Monastery.
Romanian countryside on the drive to Moldovita Monastery.
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