With a history spanning several centuries, Crișan Monastery, also known as Vaca Monastery, is an Orthodox monastery located in the village of Crișan, in the commune of Ribița. The monastery gradually reveals itself to believers as soon as they pass through the wooden gate at the entrance. Crișan Monastery dates back to around 1450, being the only monastery in Țara Zarandului with documentary evidence and which has stood the test of time the longest.