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From Cetățuia we head on narrow roads among vineyards and houses, towards the village of Bârnova. The commune and the village inherited its name from Prince Miron Barnovschi, whose grandfather came from the village of Bârnova near Suceava, today Mihoveni.
The Bârnova Monastery, around which the whole community developed, was built between 1626 and 1666 by the voivodes Miron Barnovschi and Eustratie Dabija, on the site of an old wooden church dating back to 1603. Hidden in the secular enclaves of Iaşi, the monastery is protected by fortified walls, with ramparts. For the first time in Moldova, in the churches of Barnovschi-Voda, there is the bell tower attached to the church, located above the porch. This is a fortification element, provided with ramparts for rifle shooting and a secret cell, in which the church’s priceless items could be hidden in time of distress.
Since 1663, when the monastery was dedicated to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the holy place was managed by Greek monks for 200 years. In 1728, Gregory II Ghica built new stone houses, a wall of enclosure with defence towers, crenels, and a guard arbour. He has settled temporarily here with all the courtiers in order to avoid the epidemic of the time. In 1863, as a result of Prince Cuza’s law of secularization of the monasteries, the domains and assets of the monastery became state property, while the palace of Daphina Dabija, the wife of the founding prince, was transformed into a village school and a parish house. Between 1908 and 1945, the sanctuary became a parish, then became a monastery for nuns. During the Communist period it became a parish again, and since 1991 it has regained the status of a monastery.
In Bârnova commune (Vișan village) is located Gramma Wine Cellar, a local wine producer that organizes the “La Vie” (“To the Vineyard”) Festival in September with exhibitors amongst the local producers and concerts to celebrate grape harvesting. The nearby Bârnova Forest is a Natura 2000 protected site and is the main recreational area for mountain biking and trail running enthusiasts. The dozens of trails in the woods provide the connoisseurs with countless trails that can test their bicycles and endurance. On our way to the third hill of Iaşi, we meet Noah’s Ark Park, created by a charitable foundation, which has set up a playground and a mini-farm for the children. A few hundred meters away, we reach the Hamak Recreational Club, where a well-deserved stop will help us regain our energies for the second half of the route.
The Hamak Adventure Park, on the way between Bârnova Monastery and Repedea Plateau, is the ideal place to escape from the daily life. The leisure club offers a wide range of activities such as hiking, climbing, adventure park, paintball, archery, fishing or bike rental. It is noted the club’s involvement in organizing and supporting active events, starting with trail running or mountain biking. A series of events such as Bulz & Blues, Harvest Festival or music festivals and concerts are organized at Hamak. The intention of the Hamak Club is to bring as many fun and non-invasive fun ways into the middle of nature where hammocks are waiting for you. So, on the way to Repedea Reserve, stop enjoying the tranquility and comfort of Hamak’s leisure park. From here, we bravely face the steepest part of the route to reach Repedea Plateau.
6. Colline de Repedea – La réserve Repedea