The hermitage is carved directly into a single massive sandstone block known as 'Piatra lui Daniil'.
Daniil Sihastrul lived as an anchorite in this location for twenty years before moving to the vicinity of Voronet Monastery.
The interior contains an altar and a space carved specifically for prayer and rest.
The hermitage is located near the Pârâul Viteului creek, which historically provided water for the hermit.
It remains a place of active pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians visiting Bucovina.
Daniil Sihastrul's hermitage is a rock-cut dwelling located in the Carpathian Mountains, carved into a sandstone cliffside. It served as the 15th-century residence of the hesychast monk Daniil Sihastrul, the spiritual mentor of Prince Stephen the Great. The site consists of two chambers: a small chapel with an altar and a residential cell. It is accessible via a wooden staircase integrated into the rock face. The structure is situated within a forest landscape near the Putna Monastery. It represents a significant site for Romanian Orthodox monastic history and hermetic living traditions.
The wooden landing at the top of the stairs, which provides a view of the entrance and the surrounding forest canopy.
Wear footwear with high-traction soles as the wooden stairs can be slippery in damp weather.
Maintain a quiet demeanor as it is a place of active prayer.
Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds during peak summer months.
Do not attempt to climb the rock faces surrounding the hermitage, as they are fragile and pose a safety risk.
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is required; silence is mandatory inside the hermitage cells.
