Oltenia

Oltenia is a region of Romania. It consists of the counties of Dolj, Gorj, Vâlcea, Olt and Mehedinţi.

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Other destinations

Understand

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See

Natural attractions

  • 🌍 God's Bridge (Podul lui Dumnezeu). The second-biggest natural bridge in Europe, and the biggest in Romania. OSM directions target=_blank 
  • Bistreț Lake. 
  • Ciurumela Forest (Pădurea Ciurumela). 

Museums

  • 🌍 Cula Cartianu. OSM directions target=_blank 
  • In addition to Cula Cârțianu, in Oltenia exist numerous other captivating cule that were constructed by influential boyars of the region.

Monasteries

  • 🌍 Tismana Monastery (Mănăstirea Tismana). OSM directions target=_blank 
  • 🌍 Baia de Aramă Monastery (Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă). OSM directions target=_blank 

Do

  • 🌍 Portul Cultural Cetate. Old port on the Danube, now owned by the famous poet Mircea Dinescu, where he organizes various artistic and culinary events, including the Dival Film Festival. They offer accommodation and delicious food, but better contact them in advance. OSM directions target=_blank (updated Apr 2016)

Ski

  • 🌍 Ski Vidra (drive Râmnicu Vâlcea -> Voineasa -> Vidra or Sibiu -> Brezoi -> Voineasa -> Vidra). Ski resort near the Vidra lake. OSM directions target=_blank 
  • 🌍 Rânca. Ski resort in the Parâng mountains. OSM directions target=_blank 
  • 🌍 Ski Perișani. Ski resort in the Fagaraș mountains. OSM directions target=_blank 

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