World Heritage Identification Number: 597
World Heritage since: 1993
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇴 Romania
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Masterpiece of the Brancovan Style: The Monastery of Horezu
The Monastery of Horezu, located in the picturesque town of Horezu in Walachia, Romania, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess and artistic vision of Prince Constantine Brancovan. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, this remarkable structure embodies the essence of the Brancovan style, a unique and authentic Romanian artistic movement.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment of its religious compositions, its votive portraits and its painted decorative works. The school of mural and icon painting established at the monastery in the 18th century was famous throughout the Balkan region.
Encyclopedia Record: Horezu Monastery
The Horezu Monastery or Hurezi Monastery was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, Romania. It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brâncovenesc style", known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works.The Brâncovenesc style, which can be found at several other churches and monasteries in Wallachia, is the only true and original Romanian style and is called "Brancoveanu art" by the name of the ruler who, in a period of constant battles between the world powers of that time, put cultural development of the country above everything and made it the goal of his life.Additional Site Details
Area: 22.48 hectares
Coordinates: 45.1697222222 , 24.0072222222
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