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Tismana Monastery Founded in a hidden place around the end of the 14th century by the monk Nicodim the Tismana Monastery was ruined at the end of the 15th century. On the same place Radu the Great built one of the most important monuments of the Wallachian architecture from the beginning of the 16th century. During Neagoe Basarab's times the church is looked with interest and is covered with lead. In 1564, the painter Dobromir of Târgoviste enrich the beauty of the monument. From his frescoes were kept till today some scenes and a panel with the portrait of four ladies. Along the time the monastery was attacked and robed. The surrounding walls were restored during the ruling of Neagoe Basarab, rewarding Tismana that defended his against enemy attacks. The conflicts between Turks and Austrians from the 18th century were new dangers and ravages. The gates of Tismana will be taken to Vidin Fortress, from where will be brought back only in 1877. In 1821, Tudor Vladimirescu had ordered the gathering of his army from Tismana Monastery. Even having an important role in the resistance, the monastery falls quickly in the hand of the Turks, because of the lack of ammunition and the treason of some leaders.
In the monastery many hours were spent for learning, so Tismana become one of the first cultural centers in Wallachia. From the rich treasure of the monastery only a few things were left after the ravages. Among them is the oldest silver object known in Wallachia - the Censer from Tismana, dated at the end of the 14th century and the oldest manuscript - the Four Gospels of Nicodim, dated 1405-1406.