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Unfortunately, there are very few accommodations at the pass. Advance reservations are recommended!

Ciobănesc Românesc de Bucovina means Romanian Shepherd Dog of Bukovina. According to the description in the breed standard, it was originally a natural breed from the Carpathians in Romania. The region of Bukovina, from which the breed name is derived, was particularly important for breeding. The Ciobănesc Românesc de Bucovina was bred there as a livestock guardian and watchdog. The breed was recognized by the FCI in 2018 with the standard number 357. The Ciobănesc Românesc de Bucovina is described as balanced, calm and loyal. As a livestock guardian, it is brave and efficient at fending off predators such as bears, wolves or lynx. It is suspicious of strangers. It is a good watchdog that guards the house and yard independently at night. It is only suitable to a very limited extent as a family dog.

Humor Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Humor) is a Romanian Orthodox women's monastery located about 5 km north of the city of Gura Humorului in Romania. The monastery church "Adormirea Maicii Domnului" was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993 along with other churches in Moldova. Humor Monastery is the first monastery of Stephan cel Mare.

Brand new asphalt and hardly any traffic. There is probably more going on with motorcyclists in the summer. At the beginning and end of the pass there is a Dom Polski guesthouse, which suggests that there are a lot of motorcyclists from Poland.

The Dragomirna Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Dragomirna) is located in Romania, around 15 kilometers north of the city of Suceava, near the village of Dragomirna. It was founded by the Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bishop Anastasie Crimca, who had the current buildings built between 1602 and 1609 after a first small complex.[1] The monastery is surrounded by 10 m high and 2 m wide walls, which were built to protect against conquerors and were completed in 1627. The monastery's church, which is 42 m high, 35 m long and 9.50 m wide, features Romanesque, Gothic and orientalizing style elements. Its interior reveals wall paintings in a miniature style, which can be traced back to the influence of the founder Crimca, who was also a miniature painter. The associated museum exhibits religious objects, precious items, valuable manuscripts, icons and precious miniatures from the monastery's collection.

The Moldovita Monastery is located in the Vatra Moldovitei municipality in Suceava County and is one of the most beautiful Moldavian monasteries. Narrow roads through mountainous terrain lead to the monastery, which is surrounded by forests and meadows. The Moldovita Monastery is an active women's monastery. The nuns have lived here for centuries according to the strict rules in force. The day begins at 6 a.m. with several hours of prayer, followed by farm work and housework. Believers regularly come to worship from the surrounding villages or from more distant areas. The monastery was founded as one of the later Moldavian monasteries in 1532 by the successor of Stephen the Great, Petru Rares. In 1537, work began on embellishing the interior and exterior walls of the church with frescoes. One of the most important paintings is "The Last Judgement" and a dramatic depiction of the "Siege of Constantinople". Inside the church are portraits of Prince Petru Rares and his family. The monastery also houses a museum, where numerous pieces of furniture from the 16th century and relics, manuscripts and furnishings from the 17th century can be viewed. In addition, decorative art items made of ceramics and wood are on display, as well as historical clothing and an embroidery personally donated by Stephen the Great.

The Mănăstirea Moldovița women's monastery is in excellent condition. Its rich exterior paintings, some of which depict dramatic battle scenes, tell the story of the siege of Constantinople. It contains an altar made of ebony, a treasury and the secret chamber above the burial hall. It was founded by Petru Rares in 1532, painted in 1537 and is significant for that time. The monastery is a true monument of Romanian feudal art, a fortress that blends harmoniously into the landscape. Inside the church, pieces of furniture from the 16th century have been preserved, including the throne of Prince Petru Rares. There is also a statue of the prince who had the monastery built. Along with other Moldavian monasteries, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.