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County Argeş
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County Argeş
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Amazing Argeş
 Throughout the Middle Ages, Argeş was
the cradle of Romanian culture, protecting it's people in the folds of
her mountain river valleys, whilst the Visigoths, Slavs, Bulgars and Ottomans swept
through on the plains below.
Piteşti,
the County seat and home to fabulous markets every weekend has about
180,000 people and a delightful downtown mall area.
Up towards the mountains are the highly historic cities of
Câmpulung-Muscel and
Curtea de Argeş together with
about 60,000 happy inhabitants. These towns were the first
captials of the nascent Wallachia, Romania's first true nation-state.
There are also the four
regional towns of Mioveni, Costeşti,
Topoloveni, and Ştefăneşti, and almost 100
communes (communes usually have post office and police and serve a
handfull of villages in the immediate area).
Piteşti: The Tulip Town of Romania!
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many tourists, Romanian and American alike, make the sad mistake of
just driving through Piteşti on their ways to
Sibiu, Braşov or Bucureşti.
Despite it's past since 1966 as the home of the national car,
you'll find gorgeous pedestrianised malls in downtown Piteşti with delightful squares and great
shopping, and home to the famous Tulip Festival.
Nestled a valley on the right bank of the Argeş
river, the clubs, restaurants, cafes and
hotels of downtown Piteşti make this proud
capital of County Argeş a
great base for exploring the
surrounding area.
Piteşti fulfils it's role as a market
town each weekend, as the surrounding townsfolk and villagers flock
to the regional centre to bring their wares and foodstuffs to
market, with the annual tulip festival
the highlight of the holiday calendar.
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Any visitor expecting a grim industrial city will
be surprised to find a large regional centre supporting the
surrounding agricultural towns, complete with a delightful central
pedestrian mall!
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The mighty Argeş river starts it's
journey high in the Făgăraş mountains
to the north of Curtea de
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Curtea de Argeş
Manole's well, source of some rather
interesting stories about the building of the old court there.
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Even if you only have a half hour to spare for this cultural and
historical capital of the Argeş
region, a few photos of the precious gift to architecture that is the
Cathedral of Curtea de Argeş
will go a long way to impress your friends and relatives when you return
home.
Looking more like the whim of an overly ambitious
cake decorator, this monument to all that is arabesque is sure to
delight the eye and impress even the most travel-worn soul.
The old princely court and the county museum,
along with some good cafes and some very charming villages to the north,
welcoming to tourists and great for overnight stays, make Curtea de
Argeş a worthwhile stopping point
as part of quite a few itineraries.
Read more about this special town here!
The Făgăraş Mountains
The Transfăgărăşan highway begins it's
breathtaking journey just north of Curtea de Argeş,
after the shimmering waters of Lake Vidraru,
with it's rock faces plunging into the deep waters, it's tributaries
full of trout and lined with holiday cabins and some great fish
restaurants.
The road twists up and up into the Carpathians,
finally emerging above the treeline and plunging into a near
kilometre-long tunnel, bursting out into a truly amazing moonscape,
barren but for a glacial frozen lake and equally amazing, a top-notch
restaurant and lodges. The scenery is stunning! Check for road
conditions at the foot of the dam at Lake Vidraru.
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Poienari Castle, Home of the "Real" Dracula
Looming high on the side of a mountain, with strategic views up and
down the Argeş river valley, the castle built and
inhabited by one of the most feared figures of Romania's past is where
the "real" Dracula story can be found.
Vlad the Impaler had the nasty habit of staking his Turkish
opponents as a warning to those who followed, gaining him quite a
reputation as a bloodthirsty warrior. However, this Vlad was
but a successor in a line of regional princes guarding the Carpathian
mountains from interlopers coming from the south.
His mountain fortress here north of Curtea de Argeş,
nestled in the scenic foothills shadowed by the mighty
Făgăraş section of the
Carpathians to the north, offers stunning views of the sweeping
Wallachian plains below and some very interesting history of Romania's
real Dracula.
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Câmpulung Muscel, c.1870
One of the more Saxon-influenced towns in the
Muntenia
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The Câmpulung Town Hall
A fabulous example of the mountain style of
late 19th century architecture
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The Mausoleum
Near Rucăr on the road
to Câmpulung-muscel
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Along the Târgului River
Yet another great mountain lodge along a rushing mountain
river near Rucăr!
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 Where
the Medieval History of Romania Begins!
Nestled
under the twin majesties of the Bucegi and
Piatra Craiului mountain groups about 50km
northeast of Piteşti, the Câmpulung area was
long a historically important crossroads between Transilvania and the
lower Wallachian plains.
This north-eastern region of
County Argeş is dotted with
charming villages as the main road (see map)
climbs higher to Rucăr and Bran Castle,
used for decades by România's
royalty in the last century.
Câmpulung, with a population of over 45,000, is situated among the outlying hills of the
Transylvanian Alps, at the head of a long well-wooded glen traversed by
the river Târgului, a tributary of the Argeş. Its pure air and
fine scenery render Câmpulung a popular summer resort.
Pack a great picnic lunch with meats and cheeses from the local
store, and enjoy in the churchyard or parks by some of the two dozen
old churches, inducing a monastery and a cathedral, both founded by Radu the Black, the legendary first Prince of
Wallachia.
For those with an archeological bent, near Câmpulung are the remains of a Roman camp; and just beyond the
gates, vestiges a Roman colony, variously identified with Romula,
Stepenium and Ulpia Traiana, but now called Grădiştea or Jidovi.
Read more about the
History of Câmpulung below
 Câmpulung
began a program of industrial diversification in the 1970s, and
is home to a facility which produces the all-terrain vehicle, the "ARO".
Several models of this rugged and large Jeep-cum-Range
Rover 4WD have been produced through the years with varying levels of
success on the domestic market.
If you have a choice of rental for you mountain vehicle,
the ARO is sure to provide a memorable experience for the true driving
enthusiast!
Visit the Manufacturing Facility, Str. Traian nr. 223.
Call first on +40 (248) 812 116
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Along the Dâmboviţei river valley,
the Rucăr area is actually
two villages with just over 6,000 inhabitants.
Sătic is up the Dâmboviţei
river a bit, and Rucăr proper is where the
Dâmboviţa and Râuşor rivers meet.
If you enjoy mountains, Rucăr
is a rather good spot to be! Surrounded by five major
mountain groups, Rucăr provides a close-by base
for hiking trips into the Leaota, Piatra Craiului,
Iezer-Păpuşa, and Făgăraş mountains, as well as the Bran to
Rucăr pass, used for centuries as a vital trade
route between Transilvania and Wallachia.
Just to the north of Rucăr, Podu Dâmboviţei
on the high reaches of the Dâmboviţei river
borders the Piatra Craiului National park
Solid as a Rock
Cleverly hewn into the local stone, much of
the monastery is a testament to perseverence and engineering
ingenuity!
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Bran pass to the north divides the Leaota
Mountains from the Piatra Craiului mountains to the north.
An area of accessible wilderness, the Leaota
mountains buttress the Bucegi range to the east. Whilst not as well
known as their bigger sister ranges of mountains to the north and east,
the Leaota mountains nonetheless offer some great hiking opportunities.
Read More about trails in our
Hiking/Trekking/Bushwalking Section Here!
In the mid-1500s, someone had the bright idea to put a monastery
into a cave. So, just 12km north of Câmpulung Muscel in the high
foothills of County Argeş, the Nămăeşti
monastery was installed in the cave.
Worth the short trip by mini bus to the site above the Târg
river, this curious mix of the ecclesiastic and the geologic marries the
majesty of nature with the mystery of the afterlife. The
tradition of having a deity live in a cave goes all the way back to the
Zalmoxis, God of the original in habitants of the region, the Dacians.
Zalmoxis was believed to have his cave somewhere in the Carpathian
mountains, possibly as far east as the Piatra Craiului mountains to the
northeast of Nămăeşti. Many villages claim this distinction, but it is here in
Argeş a credible cave actually exists for the
purpose!
But, the nuns living at this monastery will have no such nonsense of
Dacian tales, and maintain the church and grounds in perfect order.
The icon here is said to work miracles, painted by St. Luke under
instruction by the St. Mary, according to the lore.
Nămăeşti is a completely charming place to
spend a morning before lunch on your way to Curtea de Argeş
or up to Bran and Braşov. Visit during the springtime when the
flowers are at their best!
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High Up the Tower at Nămăiesti
Hewn through the rock of the hillside, this tower
appears above the rock, letting light here into the narthex
of the church
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High Atop County Argeş
The western slopes of the Leaota and
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Photo: B Guişcă
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Câmpulung, Rucăr and the
Leaota Mountains Region
A fine and scenic area of County
Argeş, in the historical crossroads between
Transilvania and the Wallachian plains.
Click on the map to see more!
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Dacia Factory at Mioveni
In the Racoviţa quarter of town
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Recent Uniforms
The black uniforms of the equally black Communist
regime
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Just a stone's throw away from Piteşti to the
northwest, Mioveni has over 35,000 inhabitants, and it beautifully sited
in the Argeş river valley.
With a surprisingly urban feel for such a small regional centre,
Mioveni's main thoroughfare features the House of Culture and a few
other notable buildings of similar regional architecture. In the
main park you can find a bust of local-born philosopher Petre Tutea, who
was once just an unusually observant country lad from the nearby village
of Boteni.
The low foothills surrounding Moiveni are full of tributaries to the
River Argeş, which flows gently past
Mioveni in the Racoviţa quarter,
also home to a Dacia Renault facility, another proud manufacturing
concern for County Argeş!
Topoloveni's Claims to Fame
Sleepy
Topoloveni,
nestled on a meadowland next to the Argeş river,
dates from 1421 under the rule of Radu II Chelul.
The town of about 10,000 Argeşeans is home to the largest museum
of it's kind in the world –
the National Police Museum!
If you've ever
been involved or interested in law enforcement, this is definitely the
place for you. Even if you're not, a half hour walk-through will reveal
some seriously interesting uniforms and methods of crime-fighting from
years past, starting with the medieval protectors of the peace, to the
gendarmerie or the modern day.
Made up of four small villages to the north, along with the old
village of Topoloveni itself, Topoloveni is just a 20km side-trip to the
southwest of Piteşti, and is easily accessible by the main motorway
running between Piteşti and Bucharest.
If you have the extra hour or two to stop, have lunch, and tour the
museum and town, Topoloveni makes a reasonable stopping-off point!
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Fruitful Southern County Argeş
Town after little town will whiz by on the train
as you trundle through the verdant and very productive countryside of
southern County Argeş.
Fields of very gay looking sunflowers meld into
little villages laden with plum trees waiting to be made into brandy,
all hugging the main road with maybe a little store and possibly a
petrol station.
But hidden off the main routes are a few gems worthy of that extra
few hour to explore if you're in no particular rush to make it to
Braşov, Sibiu, or Curtea de Argeş before nightfall.
Ungheni in southwestern County Argeş is a
conglomeration of several charming little villages with names like "New
Village" and "The Corner".
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The Commune of Ungheni
Actually a conglomeration of villages of
about 4,000 people, Ungheni includes Ungheni, Colţu, Găujani,
Goia, Humele and Satu Nou, or "new village".
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Photos: Bogdan
Guişcă
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This regional agricultural centre built on a gentle wide meadow of
the Teleorman ("Crazy Woods") river is abuzz with
the typical Romanian countryside lifestyle, centring around crops,
farming, viticulture and of course, small-town gossip!
With just over 12,000 people, Costeşti serves
it's function as a minor regional centre well. The
commune proper is made up of six other villages in addition to the old
village of Costeşti proper, which has transformed
into a proper town with all the basic services.
If you're from Iowa, or Ohio, or anywhere from the plains states of
America, Canada, or Country New South Wales, you will feel very much at
home with the people and pace of life in Costeşti and
throughout County Argeş. Here
you'll find that common language known to agrarian peoples around the
world, where a good jam and a chinwag at the local store have a much
greater value than the latest Hollywood film.
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Late in the year, the Trivale Park,
formerly a forested area and now a part of the town, turns
into a colourful wonderland, perfect for a brisk walk on
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Listed below are some local agents who can help you with bookings and organize local tours in the Argeş area.
Sol Turism Ag, Str. Banu Maracine, Bl. E14, Sc. A, Ap.1 in Curtea de ArgeşCheck in with Mariana at Sol Turism advice on local transportation, train tickets, and sites to see in Curtea de Argeş and tours across România!             +40 (248) 721 806 FAX: +40 (248) 721 806
   +40 (248) 506116 FAX: +40 (248) 223567
+40 (248) 721451 FAX: +40 (248) 506047 +40 (348) 401649 FAX: +40 (348) 401699 +40 (248) 226115  +40 (248) 218589 FAX: +40 (248) 218589
Carpati Travel, Str.Vasile Milea nr.4, bloc MOBILUX, sc.C, parter in Piteşti+40 (248) 218100 FAX: +40 (248) 218100 +40 (248) 632658 FAX: +40 (248) 223796 +40 (248) 222072 FAX: +40 (248) 222072 0248-211.300 FAX: +40 (248) 211376 +40 (248) 276251 FAX: +40 (248) 276251  +40 (348) 43 02 43 FAX: +40 (348) 43 02 43
+40 (248) 223451 FAX: +40 (248) 223451 +40 (248) 219528 FAX: +40 (248) 219528 0248-224.460 FAX: +40 (384) 807 571 +40 (248) 218741 FAX: +40 (348) 401225 +40 (248) 625463 FAX: +40 (248) 214556 +40 (248) 223238 FAX: +40 (248) 223238 +40 (348) 430264 FAX: +40 (348) 430263 +40 (248) 212147 FAX: +40 (248) 212147 0248-219.930 FAX: +40 (248) 219 930 +40 (248) 223560 FAX: +40 (248) 223560 +40 (248) 221789 FAX: +40 (248) 221687 +40 (248) 222400 FAX: +40 (248) 222400 +40 (248) 630565
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Click on the map for details
of each location shown,
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See more great maps on our special
Piteşti and Curtea de Argeş
sections!
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Geography
From Mountains to Plains
This county has a total area of 6, 862 km˛, and the relief can be
split into 3 distinctive parts. In the north side there are the
mountains, from the Southern Carpathians group - the Făgăraş Mountains
with heights over 2400 m, and in the North-East part the Leaotă
Mountains. Between them there is a pass towards Braşov the Rucăr-Bran
pass. The heights decrease, and in the centre there are the
sub-Carpathian hills, with heights around 800 m, crossed with very deep
valleys. In the south there is the northern part of the Romanian Plain.
Fruit-Growing Museum
A complex of a few dozen buildings and
structures collected at Goleşti make for an
interesting afternoon!
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The Argeş River
The main river that crosses the county is the Argeş
River in which almost all the other rivers coming from the mountains
flow. In the south the main rivers are the Vedea River and the Teleorman
River.
Bordering Counties
County Argeş is bordered by Dâmboviţa County in
the east, Vâlcea County and Olt County in the west, and Sibiu County and
Braşov County in the north, with Teleorman County in the south.
Economy
Industrialised
The county is one of the most industrialised counties in Romania.
There is one oil refinery and two automobile plants at Mioveni - the Dacia
Renault car plant, and at Câmpulung the Aro plant. The predominant
industries in the county are both in the automotive and chemical fields,
followed by electrical equipment, home appliances, food, textiles and
construction materials.
A Powerful Centre
Oil is being extracted in the centre and in the south part. Also
there are a few coal mines and close to Mioveni there is a nuclear
research and production facility making nuclear fuels for the Cernavodă
Nuclear Electric Power Plant. On the Argeş River there is a great number
of hydro electrical power plants, the most impressive being the Vidraru
power plant and dam.
The hillsides of the Argeş subcarpathian hills are well suited for
wines and fruit orchards and the southern plains are better suited for
cereal crops.
Population and Demographics
County Argeş has a population density of 95 per
square kilometre, and a total population of 652,625 in an area of 6, 862
km˛. The majority of the population are Romanians - 96%. The biggest
minority are the Rromas (Gypsies).
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A Commune is a larger village which usually acts as a regional centre, with a
mayor, postal and police services, and sometimes larger stores. Other
villages may belong to the commune, and the over 2500 communes in Romania vary
widely in size.
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Albeştii de Argeş
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Albeştii de Muscel
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Albota
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Aninoasa
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Arefu
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Băbana
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Băiculeşti
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Bălileşti
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Bârla
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Bascov
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Beleţi-Negreşti
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Berevoeşti
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Bogaţi
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Boteni
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Boţeşti
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Bradu
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Brăduleţ
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Budeasa
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Bughea de Jos
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Buzoeşti
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Căldăraru
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Călineşti
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Căteasca
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Cepari
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Cetăţeni
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Cicăneşti
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Ciofrângeni
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Ciomăgeşti
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Cocu
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Corbeni
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Corbi
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Coşeşti
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Cotmeana
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Cuca
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Dâmbovicioara
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Dârmaneşti
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Davideşti
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Dobreşti
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Domneşti
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Drăganu
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Dragoslavele
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Godeni
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Hârseşti
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Hârtieşti
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Izvoru
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Leordeni
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Lereşti
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Lunca Corbului
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Mălureni
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Mărăcineni
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Merişani
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Miceşti
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Mihaeşti
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Mioarele
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Miroşi
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Morăreşti
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Moşoaia
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Mozăceni
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Muşăteşti
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Negraşi
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Nucşoara
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Oarja
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Pietroşani
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Poiana Lacului
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Poienarii de Argeş
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Poienarii de Muscel
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Popeşti
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Priboieni
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Răteşti
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Recea
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Rociu
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Rucăr
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Sălătrucu
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Schitu Goleşti
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Slobozia
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Stâlpeni
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Ştefan cel Mare
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Stoeneşti
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Stolnici
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Şuici
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Suseni
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Teiu
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Tigveni
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Ţiţeşti
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Uda
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Ungheni
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Valea Danului
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Valea Iaşului
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Valea Mare-Pravăţ
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Vedea
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Vlădeşti
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Motel Albeşti, Albeştii de Muscel in Albestii de MuscelAn acceptable stop after a long and tiring trip. 248 721109 Pensiunea Rely, Albota in AlbotaA wonderful pension for those who love nature. 744 546566 Pensiunea Casa Cristina, Bradetu in BradetuAn elegant country house, it has all the facilities. 744 993860 Popasul Bradet, in BradetuThe Fir Tree Motel is a nice stopover where you could base yourself for a few days in the Bradetu area. 248 267536 Complex Magura, Bughea de Sus in Bughea de SusA place where you can relax a little. 248 555200 Pensiunea Kometa, Badesti in CalinestiA pension in an area that will remind you of your childhood spent at the grandparents. 248 651083 Hotel Muscelul, Strada Negru Voda 164 in Câmpulung MuscelThe hotel is placed in the city's centre, featuring a restaurant, terrace, casino, day bar, bureau d'exchange, beauty shop, and off-street parking. 248 511330 FAX: 248 512990 Pensiunea Hangita, Strada Negru Voda 180 in Câmpulung MuscelThe pension welcomes you with 22 spots, in apartment or rooms with 2 or 3 beds, all with ensuited bathrooms. 248 511805 Pensiunea Kokett, Strada Nicolae Iorga 5 in Câmpulung MuscelThe Kokett Pension is the only 4 star pension in Arges county and was opened in March 2005. 248 511886 Pensiunea Elyon, Strada Negru Voda 94 in Câmpulung MuscelThe Elyon from Câmpulung Muscel, placed inside a natural area at the feet of Iezer Mountains, offers you the possibility of spending some great quality time. 248 511839 Popas Poiana, Strada Maresal Ion Antonescu 166 bis in Câmpulung MuscelThe Meadow Inn is a perfect place to stop and relax along the road. 722 326695 Pensiunea Alina, Strada Maramures 2b in Câmpulung Muscel1 apartment with 2 terraces and bathroom, 4 doubles with bathrooms and terraces, smoking place. 248 532514 Casa de Odihna a Pensionarilor, Strada Matei Basarab 65 in Câmpulung MuscelA place with cheap and good accomodation. 248 521470 Hotel Unic, Strada Juramântului 2 in Câmpulung MuscelAn accomodation option only if you have a small budget. 248 811687 Pensiunea Serbanoiu, Capatâneni in CapatâneniPlaced in a special area, known for its beauty and yet wildness, the Făgăraş mountains beckon you to the Serbanoiu guesthouse with it's quietness, fresh air, and relaxed atmosphere, it's the perfect place to recharge your batteries! 722 588789 Pensiunea Iuliana, Capatâneni in CapatâneniIuliana Pension offers you the best accomodation services in the area, one of the most beautiful mountain area of Romania. 744 658398 Cabana Gelu, Capatâneni DN 7C in CapatâneniThe lodge is about 10km from the Vidraru Dam, with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and a barbecue area. 740 154324 Pensiunea Floarea, Pacioiu in CosestiA pension placed in the middle of the nature. 248 230053 Pensiunea Vraja Muntilor, Valea Urdii in DâmbovicioaraThe Vraja Muntilor pension sleeps 16 in 7 rooms, with two shared bathrooms. 745 087616 Pensiunea Casa Europan, Dâmbovicioara in DâmbovicioaraThe pension is placed on the Rucar - Bran road, at the intersection with the road towards the Dâmbovicioara Caves 248 544236 Pensiunea Vacanta de Vis, Valea Rea 233 in DâmbovicioaraThe pension is recently built with living area and terrace on the ground floor, and 10 doubles on the first floor and attic. 742 033846 Pensiunea La Ionica, Dâmbovicioara 185 in DâmbovicioaraThere's nothing like the life at the country in this great pension. 744 424959 Pensiunea Floare de Colt, Valea Rea in DâmbovicioaraThe pension is newly made in the traditional mountain style on two floors. Every room has TV and access to the outer terrace. 248 284573 Pensiunea Cerbul, Strada Pesterei 259 in DâmbovicioaraThere are 10 rooms and the hosts can cook for you too! 744 313098 Pensiunea Casa Rustica, Valea Rea 232 in DâmbovicioaraThe Rustic Guesthouse is a great base to see the many sights in the area. 744 757676 Pensiunea Caminul Alpin, Dâmbovicioara in DâmbovicioaraThe pension is placed on the Dâmbovicioara river's banks, inside a protected area of the Piatra Craiului National Park. 741 301927 Pensiunea Blana de Urs, Dâmbovicioara in DâmbovicioaraThe pension is equipped in a very high standard. 727 351854 Pensiunea Angela, Valea Rea in DâmbovicioaraYour hosts awaits you to spend a memorable sojourn in this great place. 723 141337 Cabana Cheile Dâmbovicioarei, Valea Rea 231 in DâmbovicioaraThe views are superb and the hosts 10 plus at the Dambovicioarei Gorge Lodge. 743 105853 Pensiunea T6, Soseaua Rucar Bran in Dealul SasuluiThe T6 is located on the Rucar-Bran highway with plenty of room for guests. 248 213510 Pensiunea Ileana, Dragoslavele in DragoslaveleThe Ileana Pension is placed on the Rucar-Bran road, 23 km away of Câmpulung Muscel and 5 km away of Rucar. 744 422947 Pensiunea Nelu Tarba, Dragoslavele in DragoslaveleThe Nelu Tarba Pension is a unique place to spend the vacation, the winter or Easter holidays. 248 544404 Pensiunea Valea Frasinului, Dragoslavele 671 in DragoslaveleThe Ashtree Valley Guesthouse is a great place especially for those who like fishing. 248 544412 Pensiunea Piscul Soarelui, Capul Piscului 95 in GodeniThe Pensiunea Piscul Soarelui ("Sun Peak Guesthouse") is surrounded by hills, forests and meadows, a natural wonderland. 248 566253 Cabana Voina, Leresti in LerestiVoina Lodge is a nice chalet surrounded by beautiful forest. 248 511330 Pensiunea Florea, Strada Principala 1 in LerestiThe pension is ideally placed for those who like hiking. 744 520709 Hotel Siesta, Transfagarasan km 102 in Piscul NegruPlaced 35 km away of the Vidraru Dam, in the area called Piscul Negru, on the Transfagarasan road, at an altitude of 1200 metres. 744 662397 FAX: 248 219942 Pensiunea Casa Miorita, Transfagarasan km 102 in Piscul NegruThe pension sleeps 13 in 4 rooms. 744 526945 Cabana Cota 1200 Paltinu, Transfagarasan km 102 in Piscul NegruThe lodge is recently built with central heating. On the ground floor there is a refectory (dining hall) and a restaurant with table service. 744 437934 Pensiunea Sarm, Podu Dâmbovitei 356 in Podu DâmboviteiA wonderful place to spend some good quality time. 740 071814 Pensiunea Tourist Welcome, Strada Brasovului 151a in RucarThe pension also has a playground for children. 248 542278 Pensiunea Rucsi, Strada Libertatii 33 in RucarThe pension has 5 doubles, 2 bathrooms and a lot of other facilities. 248 542485 Pensiunea Branistea, Strada Libertatii 84 in RucarThe pension offers high level services and comfort. 745 259034 Pensiunea Scarisoara, Rucar in RucarThe Stairstep Guesthouse is fresh and new, being constructed in 2006. 745 396293 Pensiunea Nicola, Strada Brasovului 539 in RucarThe pension has 5 rooms with each bathroom, dining hall and kitchen. 248 542128 Pensiunea Linistea Serii, Strada Stadionului 7 in RucarThe pension has sauna, a play ground and a big living room. 248 542322 Pensiunea Roxy, Strada Spitalului 20 in RucarThe Roxy Guesthouse is placed in a picturesque area, surrounded by the forest. 248 542145 Pensiunea Pomicom, Rucar in RucarA wonderful pension placed in the rolling foothils of the Piatra Craiului Mountains. 744 530290 Pensiunea Roata Norocului, Saticul de Jos in RucarA wonderful pension where you will experience true country life! 745 041223 Pensiunea Posada, Strada Principala 138 in RucarPlaced right next to the main highway, with all the comforts of a modern farmstay, the Posada Guesthouse is truly representative of this great natural area. 744 979474 Pensiunea Mirela, Strada Brasovului 120 in RucarYou will not want to leave this oasis of peace and quietness. 248 542265 Pensiunea Maris, Strada Mitica Anastasescu in RucarA place where you can spend some memorable times. 745 913051 Pensiunea Laleaua, Saticul de Sus in RucarA great choice, because of both the area and the super hosts. 744 305368 Pensiunea Ioana, Strada Valea III 8 in RucarYou will not want to leave from here for a long time, it's just fabulous. Spend a few days at least if you can! 248 542144 Pensiunea Georgeta, Strada Industriasilor 6 in RucarThe welcoming hosts and the surrounding nature will make your vacation perfect. 248 542934 Pensiunea Cornul Vânatorului, Saicul de Jos in RucarThere is nothing like living at the country and fresh food, and you'll get plenty at the Hunter's Horn Lodge. 745 013424 Pensiunea Capra Neagra, Saticul de Jos in RucarA nice place where you can enjoy yourself with the family. 248 842290 Pensiunea Alex, Strada Lunca 28 in RucarThe pension has some great views. 248 542183 Casa de Vacanta Cheia, Strada Dârstei in RucarThe Cheia Vacation House is placed on the bank of the Dâmbovita River, at the feet of the Crosses Peak. 744 371442 Hanu Rucar, Strada Brasovului 45 in RucarRock bottom prices make this best for backpackers and younger travellers. 248 542624 Pensiunea North American, Strada Bucuresti in TopoloveniA pension with high standards and quality services, rather typical despite it's curious name. 248 666690 Pensiunea Eugenesis, Strada Bucuresti in TopoloveniA nice place located in the city's centre. 248 667961 Hotel Podgoria, Strada Bucuresti 72 in TopoloveniThe Hotel Podgoria has reasonable pricing with reasonable quality. 248 668165 |
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The 1907 Peasant Uprising
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Romania's First Capitals
Câmpulung was one of the earliest urban settlements in Wallachia, the
Transylvanian Saxons contributing to its development by bringing the
German urban culture.
The earliest written evidence of the existence of Câmpulung (as well as the earliest medieval inscription in Wallachia) is
dated 1300, and is to be found in the Câmpulung church.
The inscription is an epitaph of Laurencius de Longo
Campo, the mayor of the German community, the full text being Hic
sepultus est comes Laurencius de Longo-Campo, pie memorie, Anno Domini
MCCC ("Here is buried Laurentius of Longus-Campus, in pious memory, Anno
Domini 1300").
Câmpulung was the first capital of the feudal state of
Wallachia, until succeeded by Curtea de Argeş in the 14th century.
There
was a considerable traffic with Transylvania, over the Bran Pass, 15
miles to the north, and with the south by a branch railway to Ploieşti.
In many ways, this area had survived centuries of interlopers
crossing on the wide Wallachian plains below, from Visigoths and
Ostrogoths, to the Santana de Mureş and Pecheneg
peoples from the east, and for a millenia, Hungarians in bordering
Transilvania.
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