The first documentary attestation of the monastery refers to the building work started in 1515, during the reign of the ruler Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521), the founders being Vlad Banul (grandfather of the three brothers Buzeşti), Dumitru Pircalab and Balica Spătarul. The masonry work have been resumed by the end of the sixteenth century by the […]
St. Nicholas Church in Oboga was built in 1795 under his being founded by Dinică Agentoianu, having at the base on a wooden structure. In 1859, the sanctuary was built under the direction of Catinca Argentoianu being registred in the list of the historical monuments of Olt County. Saint Nicholas is celebrated on 6 December. […]
The wooden church, dedicated to St. Paraskevi in Momaiu dates from the eighteenth century, being registred in the list of the historical monuments of the county Olt. The place of worship was moved from the place where he was originally raised as the position became almost inaccessible to the villagers. It was built on concrete […]
“The Holy Apostles” Church in Mamura was built in the period 1818 – 1820, based on a wooden structure. The foundation belongs to Preda Căpitanu. The most important renovations brought to the sanctuary involved the rebuilding in 1852, and total repair from1904 and 1940. Saint Apostle Peter – son of Jona and brother of the […]
The Mansion Paul Lazăr was built in neo-Romanian style, with a ground floor, storey and a patio, where the owner can better follow everything that happen to his estate. The Mansion was built of brick and covered with galvanized, and was placed in a superb landscape that architect Riri Delavrancea-Gibory, has harnessed : conservatories, solariums, […]
“Assumption of the Virgin” Church was built around 1590. The sanctuary was repaired in the eighteenth century by Tudor Fărcăşani. The most important changes occurred in the church involve the repair and painting of it, in 1872 as well as its restauration in 1947, after being closed for 55 years. Assumption of the Virgin is […]
Izvoru manor house, belonged to the teacher Grigore Constantinescu, born in 1870. Grigore Constantinescu died in 1961, his career is marked by the political environment, being Member of the National Liberal Party. National Liberal Party (PNL) is one of the main political parties in Romania, with the leading role in modernizing the country. It was […]
Church of St. Paraskevi in Izvoru dates from 1862, its biggest renovation took place in 1997. Born in Epivat on the shore of Sea Marmara near Constantinople, the former capital of the Byzantine Empire, Saint Paraskevi has acquired, since childhood the faith in Christ. At age 10, while she was in a church, she heard […]
The parish church dedicated to the “Holy Trinity”, was built in 1872 by Mihail Izvoranu and Vasilica Dumitru. The inscription indicates that the building began on June 15, 1871 and was completed in October 15, 1872 and was conducted by Mihalache Izvorani in memory of his family. Was strengthened plastered and painted during the Most […]
The parish church dedicated to “St. Paraschiva” was built in 1529 by Vlad Banu , Dumitru Pârcălabu and Balica Spătaru – early founders of Monastery Calu (Pr. D. Balasa). It was repaired in 1896, 1932, 1941, and 1960. The church was built in a boat-shaped form, with a length of 24 meters and width of […]
