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Many parts of Romania contain incredibly ornate Eastern Orthodox Churches. These are especially prevalent in Bucharest. The churches I visited were typically open to the public during normal business hours and most of them did not mind if pictures were taken, which I gladly participated in. However, most of the churches are very dimly lit and flash photography is not allowed, so be prepared with the proper equipment if you desire such pictures.
The outside of a small, 500 year old Orthodox church in Bucharest.
The inside of a larger more ornate church in Bucharest.
Lavishly decorated Orthdox church altar.
Another ornate altar from a Orhtodox church in the city of FocÅŸani.
Ceiling of a church covered in frescos.
Entrance way to church with many detailed frescos.
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About the Author: Karl is a physicist and avid photographer who only recently decided to set out and explore the world with his camera. Catch more of his adventures at http://www.facebook.com/kbarth
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Categories: Features, Photos, Romania
Post tags: blogsherpa, bucharest, church, Photos, romania
3 Comments
I thought we’d seen amazing frescoes in Cappadocia in Turkey but these are just stunning!
I was amazed at how detailed, ornate, and colorful they were. I was hoping my pictures would do them justice, as most of the time it was rather dark in there.
Wow, so ornate and beautiful.