Lainici Monastery

"A step to the sky hidden in the corner of heaven" this way begins the description of Lainici Monastery where for centuries faith in God was honored and protected against pagans. The Monastery lies on the Jiu Valley path way between Târgu Jiu and Petrosani, both wonderful locations in the mountains. The monastery can be a halt for the tired traveler or a place where you can be oneself again. It should be mentioned this is a monk monastery so be aware what you are wearing because your entrence in the monastery can be denied for the reason that you might tempt the monks who had chosen chastity. The monastery is placed in the mountains as most of the places for solitary meditation away from the noise and the pollution of the town. You can breath fresh air and also receive spiritual conseling. There are also a lot of inns sprang at the demand of the visitors in search for their soul. Everyone can attend religious service on Sunday and of course on holiday when numerous people come and if it happens not to be enough room the monastery is endowed with modern technology and the service can be attended from the yard of the monastery where there are benches for old people who cannot stand and monks' small rooms because they swore to live in poverty and reclusion. Although they live a simple life away from the temptations, they are also up to date and understand the needs of the modern man without judging you whatever you might say at the confession. Try to include this place in your plans for the vacation, it won't take long to get in touch with the sanctity of this hamlet.