Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Southwest Romania
5.0Infinity Column(95 reviews) - the greatest of them all. Brancusi's. Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
Situated on the opposite side of the city on the same street axis with the Kiss's Gate the column is visible from far away due to its size. Is located in the middle of the park with the same name. Stictly guarded is some times very hard to get a special photo. Pay attention that in order to reach it from the city you have to pass the railway on an poorly signalised pathway. One of the most important landmarks of Romania: Enjoy!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..
4.5Ocnele Mari Salt Mine(61 reviews) - Small city underground Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mines
It's just like a small town underground. They have restaurants, church, small cinema, gift shop, clean toilets, big area for kids to play and as well with activities for kids and adults such as basketball and football and tennis and many others. It's a really nice place to go and visit. The food is good in restaurants and isn't expensive. Loved it and for sure will go back soon.See more..
4.5Table of Silence(55 reviews) - First in the row of three Brancusi's urban sculpture Points of Interest & Landmarks
Situated in the same central park as Gate of Kisses this round stone table with its chairs stand proud near Jiu's River banks. is the first of the three symbols of Tg Jiu urban sculptures by Brancusi. Enjoy !See more..
4.5Water Castle(38 reviews) - The city seen from height Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
In 1914, The Water Castle (Castelul de apa) was opened. Considered an emblematic monument to the people of Severin, it gives identity to the city by being built in one of the major traffic roundabouts of the settlement.See more..
4.0Cetatea Medievală a Severinului(35 reviews) - Photogenic small fortress Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Built in 1230, it had an overwhelming importance from the military point of view. In 1524 it is attacked and destroyed by Turkish troops led by Baliteg-Pasa. Severin Fortress or rather the ruins of the fortress are located in Dragalina park from Drobeta Turnu-Severin.See more..
4.5Fantana arteziana / artesian well(29 reviews) - Beautiful fountain to see at night Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Very nice water and lights show. The water pumps provide a moving show of water and the changing lights makes this fountain a good place to visit at night.See more..
4.5Turnu Monastery(28 reviews) - A real gem off the beaten path Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
I've seen many monasteries but this location is different, as in extremely spectacular. Striking contract between the white monastery buildings and the mountains surrounding them. Very picturesque indeed. The road leading to it is also beautiful, right by the stunning Olt river, it is quite a treat to drive to it. There is also a small train station serving the monastery. If you are driving along Olt or going to Calimanesti you must make a small detour and stop here for a couple of hours, you will not regret it!See more..
Visited again this lovely Monastery last week while I was in Targu Jiu. The place is located in Defileul Jiului and it's such a quiet place where you can relax and meditate. Definitely a must visit if you are in the area. See more..
The Polovragi monastery complex is located at the foot of Piatra Polovragilor mountain near the Olteț Gorges , on the outskirts of Polovragi in Gorj County . It is close to the Polovragi Cave. Polovragi monastery is a convent dedicated to the Assumption, architectural monument of Romanian Land of the eighteenth century . It is classified as a historical monument.See more..
4.5Ostrov Monastery(18 reviews) - Peace and quiet Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
Ostrov Monastery is a nunnery monastery dedicated to "The Birth of Our Lady" and is located on an island of the accumulation lake It was founded by Neagoe Basarab, between 1520-1521 Everything is clean, flowers everywhere, light a candle for lost persons or alive, and sit down, with your thoughts undisturbed, on a bench ... the time stops in place and you feel free of stress and lightly like a flake.See more..
4.0Castrul Roman Drobeta(15 reviews) - History lesson Points of Interest & Landmarks
Close to Trajan’s bridge built as a fort in the Roman province of Dacia. Built in 103 AD was the fist stone fortress built in Dacia with the main purpose of defending the Trajan’s bridge. The fort was hosting 500 solders. See more..
4.5Arutela Roman Castrum(12 reviews) - A testimony of the past Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Roman castrum Arutela is a historical monument near the town Călimănești. The building lies on the left bank of the Olt River, nearby the Cozia Monastery and the Turnu hydropower complex. It was built in 137 - 138 AD, and was mentioned until 220 - 223 AD. The fortress was built on the Traian way, the road to the north, to Sarmisegetuza, the main city of the ancient country of Dacia.See more..
3.5Arhiepiscopia Ramnicului(10 reviews) - peace, religion and nature Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Positioned at the base of a hill in Ramnicu Valcea this head quarter of the churches in the county owns a big terrain full of orchards, meadows and forests. It's a delight to take a walk there and enjoy the nature while listening to the relaxing church music in the undertoneSee 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..
4.5Manastirea Bistrita(7 reviews) - A beautiful monastery Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Beautiful church, clean surroundings and most of all the land around was filled with plants, dozens of species, like a botanical garden. Beautiful!See more..
5.0Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn(7 reviews) - A small part of the sensational Romania - Traditions Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
A place where religion, tradition and everything that means Romanian beauty is at home. An exceptional place full of beauty, history and simplicity.See more..
Great building, behind the building is the Medieval Fortress from the 13 - 15 century, great for those who love history !See more..
5.0Sucidava Fortress(5 reviews) - Amazing historical site Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Beautiful location just minutes from the Danube. Many interesting and educational, posted in several languages. A must visit when in the area. Good walking path, and a Museum .See more..
Not only a library, this is a true museum in it's own right! You can see beautiful paintings and sculptures, there is art everywhere you look. But the most remarcable element is the absolutely breath taking stained glass window dome shaped roof. This is an architectonic wonder, as no other project of it's kind has been attempted in Europe. It is called "Facerea lumii" (- Genesys) and it is something out of this world! Of course, being a library, the access is free. If you pass Ramnicu Valcea, you must see this!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..
Shopping City Targu Jiu(0 review) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Civic Centres
