Unfortunately Bucovina is worth visiting in it’s entirety but with the war in Ukraine you can’t visit the Ukranian side like: Cernowitz (Cernăuți in Romanian) and Khotyn Fortress (Hotin in Romanian) and Zoological Reserve of “Zubrovytsia” that has European Bison.

So we will focus in Suceava county in Romania. Why is this region so special? Austrian influence, capital of Moldavia, amazing views, hiking (check Via Transilvanica), Painted monasteries, 6 UNESCO heritage sites and so many things to add. Basically the heart and soul on Romania (People might disagree but Dracula awaits suggestions in the comment section). Top things to do in Suceava:

Voroneț Monastery

Impossible not to start here… It is a beautiful painted monastery with an iconic blue color that has an exquisite depiction of Judgement Day close to the entrance. It is considered the Sistine Chapel of the East for that reason alone.

Location: Google Maps

Pietrele Doamnei (The Lady’s Rocks)

It is a medium difficulty hike that involves a bit of endurance, and I mention this at the beginning because I have received complaints from friends as it was harder than expected. If you like hiking it is not going to be difficult. Passed that moment you will get on a clear day one of the most beautiful views of Buovina ever!

Location: Google Maps

Decorated Egg Museum

Bucovina has 2 decorated egg museums, this one has one of the largest collection of decorated eggs in the world and offers courses on making your own painted eggs. Usually made just for Easter celebrations, the designs are truly intricate and the different colors depict different regions in just Suceava county alone. Also you get to see decorated python eggs made traditionally by different African nations.

Location: Google Maps

The other one is located here: Google Maps

Pătrăuți Church

One of the most underrated places to visit as it is not the most famous of the Painted Monasteries (actually it recently became a monastery again). It has some cool stories behind it but what really makes it stand out is the relationship with the sun, at different moments in time the sun shines over different paintings telling a story.

Location: Google Maps

Marginea Pottery

This is part of Romanian heritage, generations of artisans have been working on preserving this unique method of obtaining dark pottery. Best part is you can bring home these unique works of art!

Location: Google Maps

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13 responses to “Bucovina (Suceava county) – Dracula’s Recommendations for an Amazing experience (Part 1)”

  1. Thanks for sharing this. We visited there in Romania so interesting. Anita

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  8. hi. I am going in a few days with no car. I will walk to Voronet and Humorului monasteries but what else is interesting in town. Of course I can look at Google but I would like your opinion. Only have wifi so can’t go around with Google maps. Offline ones are sometimes working

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    1. I actually wrote 2 articles on the topic: https://draculasguidetoromania.com/2023/07/21/things-to-do-in-gura-humorului-part-1/comment-page-1/#comments
      If you like hiking there are a few hiking routes, the museums of traditions is quite interesting, and in Ariniș park you have quite a few activities ranging from swimming to climbing. One of the largest Zipline s in Europe is located in Gura Humorului. Depends on what you enjoy doing. There are spas where you can relax. And for food, I made another list.

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