Mănăstirea rupestră Șinca Veche (Templul Ursitelor)

The place

A rock-hewn settlement carved into the stone, also known as the „Templul Ursitelor” and shrouded in legend. It is believed to have served as a place of prayer over many centuries.

What to see

The chambers carved into the rock, the engraved symbols and the altar, in a singular atmosphere that many visitors remark upon.

Good to know

It draws both pilgrims and curious visitors; an unusual stop in Țara Făgărașului.