Monastery of Horezu (1993)
Romania
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Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu [Hurez], 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. The colours of the church's interior frescoes, which include portraits of Brincoveanu and his family, have been tarnished by the smoke from fires lit by Turkish slaves who camped here - those in the Nuns' Refectory give a better idea of their original colours.
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Sources and links:
Other World Heritage Sites in Romania (on this web site). Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, Romania-Section, for further information about the individual properties.
Revised 21 jul 2006 |
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