Muzeul Mănăstirii Putna

The Putna Monastery Museum shelters one of the most valuable collections of medieval art in Romania, set within the grounds of the famous monastery founded by Stephen the Great in the fifteenth century, in the heart of Bucovina. Putna is regarded as one of the most important spiritual and cultural hearths of Moldavia, and the museum preserves the treasure gathered over the centuries: liturgical embroideries of exceptional refinement, among them the famous shrouds and stoles worked with gold and silver thread, illuminated manuscripts, old icons, worship objects of precious metals and rare printed books. Many of the pieces are directly linked to the reign of Stephen the Great, who is buried in the monastery church, making the place a symbol of Romanian national identity.

The collection illustrates the mastery of medieval Moldavian workshops and the importance of Putna as a cultural centre. The museum completes a visit to the monastic ensemble, set in a quiet, wooded natural setting. Visitors are asked to respect the monastery's rules, proper dress and the quiet of an active monastic settlement.