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| Govora Monastery (14th Century) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Govora Monastery was built in 14th century and destroyed before 1488. In 1488 Vlad Calugarul had it repaired. During the reign of Radu the Handsome (1495-1508) it became an influential cultural centre. Its features include an open porch and polygonal apse, with lovely carved window frames. |
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