Coșula Monastery is a monastery of monks located in the village of Coșula (in Botoșani County), at a distance of 20 kilometers southeast of Botoșani city. This is reached by walking 3 km on a county road on the right DN 28 B. Coșula Monastery dates from the year 1535, when the great treasurer Mateiaș built a monastic complex here. The Coșula monastery was the only one in Botosani county that also had the painted exterior. It is also known for its 500-year-old fresco and the legendary Yellow Coșula. On the fresco are represented the scene of Pentecost and the "Savior's Cross".

Coșula Monastery
Coșula Monastery
Coșula Monastery is located in Romania
Coșula Monastery
Location within Romania
Monastery information
Established1535
People
Important associated figuresMateiaş
Site
LocationCoşula, Botoșani County, Romania
Coordinates47°37′20.1″N 26°46′29.7″E / 47.622250°N 26.774917°E / 47.622250; 26.774917
Visible remainschurch, inner court and earthworks
Public accessyes

It is listed as a historic monument by Romania's Ministry of Culture and National Identity.[1]

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