Horezu Monastery

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Monastery of Horezu*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Monastery of Horezu
State Party Flag of Romania Romania
Type Cultural
Criteria ii
Reference 597
Region† Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription 1993  (17th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Monastery of Horezu was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, Romania. It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brâncovenesc style", known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works.

The monastery has been inscribed by UNESCO on its list of World Heritage Sites.

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