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STAVROPOLEOS MONASTERY
Communism changed the face of Bucharest and has left in its wake a city brimming with imposing
socialist architecture. Dotted among today's cityscape are wonderful art nouveau buildings, ancient
churches and monasteries that were rescued from the bulldozer. Visit the Stavropoleos Monastery,
built in 1724 and famed for its beautiful interior, admire this fine example of Brancovan architecture
and intricate detail of its décor. Services celebrate its musical heritage and play Byzantine music; the
church's choir is recognised the world over and its library houses the largest collection of Byzantine
music books in Romania.
LEPENSKI VIR, SERBIA
Discover one of Europe's
oldest settlements during a
visit to the famous Lepenski
Vir archaeological site.
Founded more than 8,500
years ago along the banks
of the Danube River, this
important Stone Age find
is often called the "first city
in Europe." The site was
discovered in 1960, unveiling
several pristine sculptures
representing human figures
as well as tools made of
bones and stones, and
settlement ruins.
STAV ROP OLEOS MON A STERY
LEPEN SK I V IR , SER BI A
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