Digital library of ethnologic images "Dimitrie Gusti"
Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation
A project of National Village Museum "Dimitrie Gusti"
Restoration of Stavropoleos Monastery Courtyard
Funds support the restoration of the courtyard associated with the Stavropoleos Monastery, built in the 18th century. The monasrery and courtyard are in a rare architectural style combining elements from Ottoman, Byzantine and Romanian pastoral motifs. This courtyard is used by the local populace for art and architecture classes and as a simple refuge of calm and beauty for city residents and travelers.
Country: Romania
Post: Bucharest
Fiscal Year: 2003
Amount Awarded: $27,000
Type: Site Preservation
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