598 RO - Churches of Moldavia (1993)

Brief Description

"With their painted exterior walls, decorated with 15th- and 16th-century frescoes that are considered masterpieces of Byzantine art, these seven churches in northern Moldavia are unique in Europe. Far from being merely wall decorations, the paintings represent complete cycles of religious murals on all facades. Their outstanding composition, elegant outline and harmonious colours blend perfectly with the surrounding landscape."

摩尔达维亚教堂
"位于摩尔达维亚北部的七个小教堂外墙饰以公元15世纪和 16世纪的壁画，这些绘画被认为是拜占庭艺术的杰作，其艺术价值在欧洲是绝无仅有的。除了装饰墙面的作用以外，这些绘画在教堂所有的正面墙壁上完整地展现 了宗教主题故事。壁画不同寻常的构图、雅致的轮廓和柔和的色彩与周围风景完美地融合在一起。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/598

598-001     Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist of Arbore
598-002     Church of the Assumption of the Virgin of the former Monastery of Humor 
598-003     Church of the Annunciation of the Monastery of Moldovita
598-004     Church of the Holy Rood of Patrauti 
598-005     Church of St Nicholas and the Catholicon of the Monastery of Probota     Romania 
598-006     Church of St George of Suceava 
598-007     Church of St George of the former Voronet Monastery
598bis-008     Church of the Resurrection of Suceviţa Monastery 
 

598-001 Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, Arbore Abore

Courtesy of Malgosia from postcrossing forum

598-002 The Assumption of the Virgin and of Saint George's Church
of the old Humor Monastery

Courtesy of Malgosia from postcrossing forum

598-007 Saint George's Church of the former Voroneţ Monastery

598bis-008 Church of the Resurrection of Suceviţa Monastery

598bis-008 Church of the Resurrection of Suceviţa Monastery