The south extension of the refectory with the abbot's throne, 16th century.

The 16th Century Extension

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The 16th Century Extension

The rectangular space opposite the main door was added in the 16th century, perpendicular to the original one, forming a T-shaped room. This extension took place in 1568 during the rebuilding of the monastery's south wing by Rucsandra, the daughter of the prince Petru Rares, and her husband, Alexandru Lapusneanu. The new seat of the Abbot, again marked by a niche, is there, right opposite the main gate.
The Oldest Section
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The older part of the refectory, towards the east.

The Oldest Section

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The Oldest Section

The oldest part of the refrectory is the rectangular space where one enters from the gallery at the south of the church. The main gate in the middle of the long side was constructed later; the small gate at the end of the gallery is the original one. At the western edge of this rectangular space, there is a niche that marked the seat of the Abbot before the construction of the extension in the 16th century.
The 16th Century Extension
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