Religious site
Metropolitan Cathedral, Iași
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The Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași is an imposing neo-Byzantine structure completed in 1887. It serves as the seat of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bukovina. The cathedral's vast interior can hold thousands of worshippers, and its iconostasis is richly decorated. The relics of Saint Parascheva, a major pilgrimage attraction, are housed here. Visitors can admire the grand dome, the intricate stained glass, and the serene atmosphere. The cathedral is a focal point for religious festivals, especially the annual pilgrimage in October.
Don't miss
- View the relics of Saint Parascheva, a major pilgrimage site.
- Admire the neo-Byzantine architecture and the large central dome.
- Attend a service to experience the Orthodox liturgy and choir.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Metropolitan Cathedral, Iași
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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