Probota

The impressive monastery Probota was build by Petru Rares in 1530 near an old monastery that today is only a ruin. From the initial ensemble only the St. Nicolae's church and the prince's residence exist today. High walls surround Probota with corner towers for defence and a gate tower built in 1550.
Most of the original painting were deteriorated or were repainted .The only part that was not affected by the bad weather is the remarkable scene 'The Judgement Day'. The entrance painting presents the ruler Petru Rares with his wife and children. The tombs of Petru Rares, of Lady Elena, of their son Stefanita, and of Lady Oltea, mother of Stefan the Great are kept in the interior of the church. Their tombstones are representative for the sculpture of the 16th century.
In the steeple, above the ruler's residence that used to be a watching tower a small museum that exhibits icons, furniture, old books, coins etc is arranged.