Curtea de Argeș Cathedral
The Cathedral of Curtea de Argeș (early 16th century) is a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Curtea de Argeș, Romania. It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Argeș Monastery, and is dedicated to Dormition of the Mother of God. The building is the seat of the Archdiocese of Argeș and Muscel.
| Curtea de Argeș Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Catedrala Curtea de Argeș | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Romanian Orthodox Church |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Patron | Dormition of the Mother of God (15 August) |
| Year consecrated |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Curtea de Argeș, Argeș County, Romania |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°9′25″N 24°40′31″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | André Lecomte du Noüy Nicolae Gabrielescu |
| Type | church |
| Style | Byzantine |
| Founder | Neagoe Basarab |
| Groundbreaking | 1512 |
| Completed | 1517 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 30 m |
| Width | 10 m |
| Height (max) | 30 m |
The cathedral is faced with pale grey limestone, which was easily chiselled then hardened on exposure. The interior is of brick, plastered and decorated with frescoes. Nearby on the grounds stands the large Neo-Romanian style Royal Palace built in late 19th century.
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