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Postcards from Romania
Sucevita Monastery - The Church (1581-1601)
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Sucevita Monastery
On the southern exterior wall is the Jesse tree symbolising the continuity of the Old and New Testament. The tree grows from the reclining figure of Jesse, who is flanked by row of ancient philosophers.