Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei
About Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei
The wooden church in Ciocâltei, a village of Roești commune in the centre of Vâlcea county, is dedicated to Saint Parascheva and appears in the List of Historic Monuments (LMI code VL-II-m-B-09719). The list dates it 1759, with rebuilding in 1782 and work in the 19th century. The monograph of the commune gives 1782 as the year of construction and a renovation in 1845, while Wikipedia also gives 1898 as the year of construction; the sources do not agree on the years.
The church is of timber on a brick foundation and was originally roofed with shingles; today's roof is of sheet metal. Besides the specialist literature on the wooden churches of Vâlcea (Andrei Pănoiu, Radu Crețeanu), it is also mentioned in the commune's monograph as the church of the Roești-Ciocâltei parish.
What you can see
The white church has an octagonal tower clad in sheet metal, two smaller turrets and a façade with painted medallions and saints, among them Saint Peter beside the entrance door. A modern concrete bell tower rises at the churchyard gate, with a timber lookout in which a bell hangs. The yard is a village cemetery.
Good to know
The journalist and prose writer Dem Theodorescu was born in the village in 1888. This is a parish church; no official visiting schedule is published.
Information verified on 20 October 2026.
- The octagonal tower clad in sheet metal, with two smaller turrets beside it.
- The façade with painted medallions and saints, among them Saint Peter at the entrance.
- The concrete bell tower at the gate, with a timber lookout and a bell.
- An 18th-century historic monument, with a brick foundation and timber structure.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Ciocâltei is one of the ten villages of Roești commune, in the centre of Vâlcea county; according to Wikipedia the commune lies about 45 km from Râmnicu Vâlcea. The church stands on the village's main lane.
Public transport: no regular connection to Ciocâltei is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- Rules
This is a working parish church: dress modestly and keep quiet during services. Before photographing inside, ask the person who opens it for permission.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei
- How long does a visit to Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei take?
- A visit to Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei takes about 20 min (exterior and churchyard).
- Can you visit Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei with kids?
- Yes, Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei is suitable for children (open grassy churchyard).
- Where can I park at Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei?
- There is free parking at Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei (by the road, nearby).
- How do I get to Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei?
- Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei is located at in the village of Ciocâltei (Roești commune), Ciocâltei, Vâlcea County. By car: Ciocâltei is one of the ten villages of Roești commune, in the centre of Vâlcea county; according to Wikipedia the commune lies about 45 km from Râmnicu Vâlcea. The church stands on the village's main lane. Public transport: no regular connection to Ciocâltei is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- When is the best time to visit Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei?
- The best season for Saint Parascheva Wooden Church in Ciocâltei: May – October (summer, for the churchyard).
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