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Dosoftei House Iași
Dosoftei House in Iași, often called the 'House with Arcades,' is a 17th-century historical monument housing the Museum of Old Romanian Literature. Built during the reign of Prince Antonie Ruset, the structure became the site of Moldavia's first printing house, re-established by Metropolitan Dosoftei in 1679. It was here that pivotal works in the Romanian language were printed, including the 'Psalter in Verse,' which is considered the cornerstone of Romanian cult poetry. The building's architecture is notable for its distinct stone arcades and massive walls, representing a rare surviving example of medieval Moldavian civil construction. Inside, visitors can find rare manuscripts, incunabula, and a replica of the original printing press used in the 17th century. The museum pays tribute to Metropolitan Dosoftei's scholarly contributions and his pioneering efforts to replace Slavonic with Romanian in religious services, shaping the national identity.
- Location: Iași, Romania
- Top sights: Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Sava" · Biserica Armeană "Sfânta Maria" Iași · Galeriile de Arta ale Municipiului Iasi ,,Dan Hatmanu"
- Nearby: Valea Adâncă (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -4 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 4 | -2 |
| Rain mm | 32 | 31 | 36 | 49 | 62 | 85 | 76 | 46 | 38 | 51 | 35 | 35 |
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Facts
- The house was constructed between 1677 and 1769 under Antonie Ruset.
- Metropolitan Dosoftei established the printing press here in 1679.
- The 'Psalter in Verse' was the first major poetic work printed in the building.
- It is one of the oldest civil buildings preserved in the city of Iași.
- The museum holds the first Romanian book printed in Moldavia.
- The structure features five distinctive stone arches on its ground floor.
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Sights in the town Dosoftei House Iași (10)
Galeriile de Arta ale Municipiului Iasi ,,Dan Hatmanu"
Municipal art gallery in Iași, named after painter Dan Hatmanu.
Teatrul Luceafărul
Theatre in Iași, named after Eminescu's poem "Luceafărul".
Casa Dosoftei🏛 museum
Museum in the former home of Metropolitan Dosoftei in Iași.
Uzina cu teatru
Former power plant in Iași, now used as a theatre venue.
Biserica Sfântul Lazăr
Orthodox church in Iași, a heritage site in Iași County.
Turn clopotniță🗼 tower
Bell tower in Iași, part of a heritage ensemble.
Biserica Bărboi
Orthodox church in Iași, built in the 19th century.
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