Satul Japca
The first recorded date of the hermitage goes back to 1693, when the monks lived in the inside cells and held religious services in the church, which was also inside caves (restored in 1851-1853). In 1770 the monks moved out to the current monastery. It was a period of a new construction style and increasing wealth. A rich library was founded too. At the beginning of the XIXth c. stone churches were built as well. The most important church of the convent was frequently rebuilt, the monastery now having three altars (churches): Resurrection, Transfiguration and Crucifixion. Visitors are very impressed by the traditions that still prevail within the community. The convent can be daily visited.
Other interesting sightseeing opportunities include the Geo-paleonthological monument "Japca Rock", a mineral water spring, Rascov and Valea Adanca landscape nature reserve and Paleolithic sites at Socola and Rascov. In Camenca town is the "Nistru" sanatorium.