The bell tower During the leadership of Hegumen Nifon Popescu (1888–1909), a large bell tower was added to the monastery walls. It was completed in 1892. The bell was brought from the Colţea Tower in Bucharest. The museum In 1895 the museum of the monastery was opened, the first exhibition of religious objects in Romania. It holds collections of icons and crosses from the 17th century, the very first Bible in Romanian (Bucharest, 1688), and many other precious objects. The museum is open every day but Mondays, from April to October 10:00-16:00 and during winter time only for groups over 20. Fee: 5 lei (2 lei for students). Location The monastery is nearby Peleş Castle and it can be reached by train as Sinaia railway station is just 'downstairs' from the monastery. It is also accessible by road. See also Eastern Orthodox Church References Roads to Monasteries by Mihai Vlasie External links Sinaia Monastery Painted Church Interior Church Painting Official site More info at the site of the Sinaia City Hall Gallery Romanian Orthodox monasteries of Prahova County Sinaia Historic monuments in Prahova County Museums in Prahova County Religious museums in Romania 1695 establishments in the Ottoman Empire Religious organizations established in 1695 Christian monasteries established in the 17th century Brâncovenesc style architecture