Objects of research
in Ukraine:
- Crimea (Mangoup
Plateau)
Mangoup (Crimea)
The fort of Mangoup is one of
Stephan's outposts to withhold the invasion of the Turkish
army on Moldavia. The fort was defended by Alexander Paleolog,
the ruler's brother-in-law, helped by the Moldavian companies.
- fortress Cetatea Alba (Belgorod-Dniestrovski)
Fortress Belgorod-Dniestrovski
(Cetatea Alba)
-
fortress Chilia
These two fortresses are the main outposts of Moldavia of
the time. The Turks considered them the key points for conquest
of Poland, Russia and the whole of Eastern Europe.
In Romania:
- Putna monastery
Putna monastery
This is the place for Stephan's
and his family's tombs. At his time this monastery used
to be the main cultural and religious center of Moldova.
- Voronet monastery
Fresco from Voronet monastery
It is the best one to represent
further development of Byzantine iconography. The frescos
in this monastery show convergence of iconography of the
pious monarch and the bravest warrior. It was the second
important cultural and religious center in Stephan's time.
In Greece:
- monasteries
on the Holy Mount of Athos
Holy Mount Athos (click
to enlarge image)
By his policy towards monasteries
on Athos, Stephan the Great laid the beginning for the tradition
of numerous donations by the Moldavian rulers, who wanted
to create there the "lavra of Moldavian lands".
