Mănăstirea Plumbuita (Plumbuita Monastery), home of the first printing press in Bucharest
A foundation from 1560, on the Colentina shore, rebuilt by Matei Basarab in 1647. The first printing press in Bucharest operated here from 1573.
From Quartier du Nord The Gardens
- 3.5 km · about 43 min walk
- 4.7 km by car
A foundation from the 16th century
Construction of the monastery began in 1560, during the reign of Petru cel Tânăr. In 1647, Matei Basarab rebuilt the church from the foundations, after his victory over Radu Iliaș.
The first printing press in Bucharest
In 1573 the first printing press in Bucharest, the third in Wallachia, began operating at Plumbuita.
Where the name comes from
The name most likely comes from the lead roofs of the buildings. A legend says that Matei Basarab melted the lead for cannonballs, but the story does not appear in documents.
What you can see today
The complex includes the church, the entrance bell tower, the monks’ cells and the Casa Domnească (the Princely House). It is a historic monument, listed in the List of Historic Monuments under code B-II-a-A-19419. Next to the monastery is Parcul Plumbuita, on the shore of the lake of the same name.
Frequently asked questions
When was Plumbuita Monastery built?
Construction began in 1560, during the reign of Petru cel Tânăr. The church was rebuilt from the foundations by Matei Basarab in 1647.
Why is Plumbuita Monastery important?
The first printing press in Bucharest, the third in Wallachia, operated here from 1573.
Where is Plumbuita Monastery?
At 58 Strada Plumbuita, in Sector 2, next to the lake and park of the same name.
Strada Plumbuita 58, sector 2, București
