Oltenia is a region of Romania. It consists of the counties of Dolj, Gorj, Vâlcea, Olt and Mehedinţi.
Cities
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Map of Oltenia
- 1 Craiova
- 2 Râmnicu Vâlcea
- 3 Drobeta-Turnu Severin
- 4 Târgu Jiu
- 5 Slatina
- 6 Calafat – a major crossing point between Romania and Bulgaria
- 7 Călimăneşti – a small town amidst mountains, known for its spa resort
- 8 Horezu
Other destinations
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[edit]Get in
[edit]- 1 Craiova International Airport (CRA IATA). Flights from Birmingham, Bologna, Charleroi, London-Luton, Milan-Bergamo and Rome, provided by Wizz Air. There are no domestic flights.
Get around
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[edit]Natural attractions
[edit]- God's Bridge is the second-biggest natural bridge in Europe, and the biggest in Romania, north of Târgu Jiu.
- Bistreț Lake east of Calafat is a reference site for the protection of migratory birds.
- Ciurumela Forest is a forest reserve representing an old acacia forest near Poiana Mare.
Museums
[edit]- Cula Cartianu is an 18th-century manor house west of Târgu Jiu.
- In Oltenia there are numerous other captivating cule that were constructed by influential boyars of the region.
Monasteries
[edit]West of Târgu Jiu, you can find two historic monasteries: Tismana Monastery and Baia de Aramă Monastery.
Do
[edit]- Portul Cultural Cetate is an old port on the Danube that hosts artistic and culinary events, including the Dival Film Festival.
Ski
[edit]- Northwest of Horezu, you will find the Ski Vidra and Rânca ski resorts.
- Ski Perișani is a ski resort in the Fagaraș mountains north of Călimănești.
Eat
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