| Chiajna Monastery | |
|---|---|
 Winter of 2009 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Eastern Orthodox |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Monastery (since 2008) |
| Patron | Saint John Jacob Hosevite |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Giulești, Bucharest, Romania |
| Geographic coordinates | 44°28′45.22″N 25°59′53.06″E / 44.4792278°N 25.9980722°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Johannes Rathner |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Founder | Nicholas Mavrogenes |
| Groundbreaking | 1780 |
| Completed | 1790 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 43 m |
| Height (max) | 17 m |
| Materials | Brick |
Chiajna Monastery is the name of a ruined church situated on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania which is the subject of many legends, including the story that it is cursed.[1] The information centre, Giulești Park, is devoted to the upkeep and protection of the building, which is a national heritage site.
- ^ "The curse of Chiajna". Archived from the original on 2012-12-15. Retrieved 2013-01-09.