This imposing stone-carved statue sits overlooking the river Danube. It measures approximately 55m in height and dominates the immediate area. We were on a Viking river cruise and unfortunately, the heavens opened as we sailed past so only viewed it through rain-drenched windows. It was a pity as it was one of the things I really wanted to see. It was carved in the early 1990s but is still worth viewing.See more..
4.5The Gate Of The Kiss(79 reviews) - The Unique Brancusi Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
The Gate of the Kiss is one the 3 great pieces of the monumental art of Bracusi which are in Targu Jiu. Maybe you never was kissed under this gate, but for sure you will remember all your life that one day you stood here. Many things about this great piece of art you can read for sure on net. If you come in Targu Jiu you can not miss to see it!See more..
4.5Ecaterina Teodoroiu Mausoleum(8 reviews) - Suitable for a true hero. Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
This "Mausoleum" is housing the grave of the Lieutenant Ecaterina Teodoroiu (Catalina Todeoroiu as she was known to many ). She was born in the area of Targu Jiu and fought bravely in WW I , reaching the rank of Lieutenant - but only after her death came the last promotion. She died on the 22nd august 1917 and got buried near Marasti in the region of Moldavia, in 1935 Milita Petrascu, apprentice of Constantin Brancusi has imagined and build the sarcophagus that can be seen today. On the for sides there are "stories" presenting her life and death on the 4 corners there are 4 women figures holding the laurels of eternal glory. On one side on the pavement is the iron cross of the Military Virtue decoration that she earned in combat. It is indeed a final resting place suitable for a hero and her legend will live on and echo over the centuries. When you are in Targu Jiu the final resting place of Catalina is a must see.See more..
It is a great monument with a Roman touch, for the Romanian soldiers killed in the first World War. The cannons are genuine and you can still observe the stamp of Krupp factory.See more..
People walk by it without realising it is one piece of the city's history. First built in 1818, it doesn't look as it originally did, with the repairs.See more..
