Equestrian statue of Stephen the Great

Walking from Piata Unirii, take the park path to the right of the McDonald's and follow it up the stairs to a dirt road that runs through the village museum. When it ends, walk to the left along the paved road a few hundred metres. It was begun by Prince Peter I in the 14th century, and improved by Stefan the Great in the 15th century. It was never conquered in fighting by the attackers. It has been well restored and is worth visiting. Ask at the ticket office for a brochure with explanations in English. Guided tours are available. There are various interactive exhibits, but many of them are not functioning in September 2018.

Romanian Orthodox monastery built in the 1500s. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Armenian monastery with huge fortifications, in the middle of a large park.

Built on a small hill in 1512, this Armenian Monastery is famous throughout the region for legendary healing powers. Believers will crawl around the church on their hands and knees three times in order to heal that which ails them.