Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu
About Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu
The wooden church of Glâmbocu, a village in Bascov commune a few kilometres from Pitești, was built in 1808 of oak logs, with a shingle roof and a single tower serving as a bell tower. The votive inscription painted on the wall between the narthex and the nave, written in Cyrillic letters, names Radu Drăguțoiu, Criața and Radu Dascălul as its founders, and the painting was done in the summer of the same year by the painter Panteleimon. It is dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God. The building is a historic monument, LMI code AG-II-m-A-13694.
The interior cross walls were built of masonry from the start and then painted, and the most prized part of the church is the original painting on the iconostasis and on the wall between the nave and the narthex, with late Brâncoveanu influences. In 1869 a masonry porch with a bell tower above it was added in front of the entrance, painted in a folk style by the painters Apostu of Pitești and Nicolae of Mioveni. At some point a layer of poor-quality paint was laid over the old painting (a note on the inscription dates it to 1956). That layer was cleaned off in 2009–2010, and the work to consolidate and restore the painting lasted, according to the church press, from 2004 to 2013. The church was reconsecrated on 9 November 2014 by the Archbishop of Argeș and Muscel.
What you can see
From the road you can see the porch with its painted façade, with saints and scenes in blues and reds, the shingle-covered bell tower and the dark logs of the nave. The entrance door and portal have relief carving. A rope-shaped band runs round the walls beneath the windows, and the log joints are dovetailed. The interior painting can be seen only if the church is open.
Good to know
The church is a branch of the Glâmboc parish and remains a place of worship. No visiting schedule is published in the sources consulted, and the interior may be locked outside services. The porch has since been closed in with new windows.
Information verified on 20 October 2026.
- The masonry porch of 1869, with a façade painted in a folk style in blue and red.
- The original painting of 1808, preserved on the iconostasis and on the wall between nave and narthex.
- The shingle-covered bell tower and the oak-log nave with dovetail joints.
- The entrance door and portal, with relief carving.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Glâmbocu lies in Bascov commune, about 7 km as the crow flies north-west of the centre of Pitești. The church is in the village, on Strada Ion Minulescu.
Public transport: no regular connection to the village is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- Rules
This is a working place of worship: dress modestly and keep quiet during services. Before photographing inside, ask the person who opens it for permission.
Frequently asked questions about Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu
- How long does a visit to Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu take?
- A visit to Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu takes about 30 min (exterior and churchyard).
- Can you visit Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu with kids?
- Yes, Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu is suitable for children (open churchyard).
- Where can I park at Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu?
- There is free parking at Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu (by the roadside).
- How do I get to Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu?
- Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu is located at Strada Ion Minulescu, satul Glâmbocu, comuna Bascov, Glâmbocu, Argeș County. By car: Glâmbocu lies in Bascov commune, about 7 km as the crow flies north-west of the centre of Pitești. The church is in the village, on Strada Ion Minulescu. Public transport: no regular connection to the village is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- When is the best time to visit Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu?
- The best season for Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu: April – October (for the road and the exterior).
Reviews
Other attractions nearby
The closest attractions to Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu, sorted by distance.
26 km from Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu
Top 10057 km from Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Glâmbocu
59 km from Wooden Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in GlâmbocuOther monasteries and churches
See all →
