⛪ Socola Monastery

Romania · Europe · 47.13°N, 27.61°E

Socola Monastery or Schimbarea la Față ("Transfiguration") was a Romanian Orthodox establishment located in the eponymous quarter of southern Iaşi, Romania. Founded during Moldavia's existence as a state, it was erected and dedicated by Moldavian Prince Alexandru Lăpuşneanu in 1562, and originally functioned as nunnery. The establishment acquired a significant historical position in Romanian education during the early 19th century, when it functioned as a seminary and the first-ever institution to provide secondary training in the Romanian language.

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Country	Romania
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	47.13°N, 27.61°E · view on map

Socola Monastery is located in Romania, in Europe.

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