Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna
About Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna
Isverna is a commune in northern Mehedinți, on the road that climbs from Drobeta-Turnu Severin towards the Mehedinți Plateau. The wooden church dedicated to the Holy Voivodes stands at the edge of the village among trees, recognisable by its large shingle roof and whitewashed walls. It is a simple nave-type church with no bell tower.
The sources disagree on the year: some give 1783, others 1836, based on a barely legible inscription. The main founder was Mihuță Sbârnă of Seliștea Izvernei, urged on by his daughter Sara, who was married to Priest Dumitrașcu of Cloșani. The year 1823 can still be made out on the icon of the Saviour. The church was thoroughly repaired in 1856, when the walls were plastered with mortar and the roof was redone, and the icons and paintings were cleaned and retouched in 1878 and again in 1892. It is a historic monument (LMI code MH-II-m-B-10349) and belongs to the Episcopate of Severin and Strehaia.
What you can see
From outside, the wide shingle eaves and the small timber porch stand out. The interior keeps a folk painting in bright colours: rows of apostles and Gospel scenes on the vault, angels with scrolls, and saints painted directly on the walls. The wooden iconostasis has a tall painted panel at the top and a small access door in the middle, with steps on each side up to the balustrade line.
Good to know
A tourism portal lists the church as temporarily closed, with no reason or reopening date given; no official information was found to confirm or explain this. Before setting out, it is worth checking with the Episcopate of Severin and Strehaia or the commune hall.
Information verified on 14 October 2026.
- The large shingle roof and white walls, hidden among trees.
- The folk paintings on the walls: apostles, Gospel scenes and angels with scrolls.
- The wooden iconostasis with old icons and its small access door.
- The wooden church in Seliștea, about 3 km away, for a two-church route.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Isverna is reached from Drobeta-Turnu Severin on the DJ670, about 61 km away. The church stands in the village, close to the road.
Public transport: no regular connection to Isverna is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- Rules
This is a parish church: dress modestly and keep quiet. Before photographing inside, ask the person who opens it for permission.
Frequently asked questions about Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna
- How long does a visit to Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna take?
- A visit to Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna takes about 30 min (mostly the exterior).
- Can you visit Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna with kids?
- Yes, Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna is suitable for children (open grassy grounds).
- Where can I park at Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna?
- There is free parking at Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna (by the roadside).
- How do I get to Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna?
- Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna is located at în satul Isverna, Isverna, Mehedinți County. By car: Isverna is reached from Drobeta-Turnu Severin on the DJ670, about 61 km away. The church stands in the village, close to the road. Public transport: no regular connection to Isverna is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- When is the best time to visit Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna?
- The best season for Holy Voivodes Wooden Church in Isverna: May – October (summer, for the road and the exterior).
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