Lainici Monastery

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Lainici Monastery
Manastirea Lainic fatada.JPG
Religion
AffiliationRomanian Orthodox Church
Location
LocationBumbești-Jiu, Gorj County, Romania
Architecture
Groundbreaking1817
Materialsstone, brick

The Lainici Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located 32 km (20 miles) from Târgu Jiu.

History

First mention of this monastery was in 14th century. The monastery was constructed during the reign of John Caradja Voivode between 1812 and 1817.

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Coordinates: 45°15′50.75″N 23°23′32.90″E / 45.2640972°N 23.3924722°E / 45.2640972; 23.3924722