The Moldavian monasteries in the Bukovina
The Principality of Moldova, founded in the 14th century, reached its cultural heyday in the 15th century under the province of Stephen the Great.
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Bukovina is a historical region in Eastern Europe, today divided between Romania and Ukraine. Located north of the Carpathian Mountains, it is marked by a multicultural history with Romanian, Ukrainian, German, Polish, and Jewish influences. The painted monasteries of Southern Bukovina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are especially famous for their colorful frescoes. The region is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and traditional villages.