Restoration of Stavropoleos Monastery Courtyard

$54K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Romania
Start Date	Dec 22, 2003
End Date	May 03, 2005
Duration	498 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77421-48`

Grant Description

Funds support the restoration of the courtyard associated with the Stavropoleos Monastery, built in the 18th century.

The monasrery and courtyard are in a rare architectural style combining elements from Ottoman, Byzantine and Romanian pastoral motifs.

This courtyard is used by the local populace for art and architecture classes and as a simple refuge of calm and beauty for city residents and travelers.