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Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the historical region of Valahia Mică in Vâlcea.

At the foot of the Căpățânii mountains, a massive mountain range of the Transylvanian Alps, on the territory of the Romani de Jos village, the monastery is located about three kilometers (airline) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian huhurezi) that live in the surrounding forests of the monastery probably gave the name of the place. The monastery was founded in 1692 by the then prince of Wallachia Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) and was built in 1709 until 1862 it was a human monastery. After the monks were transferred to your Bistrita, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is under conservation.

On a hill the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The exterior of a smaller wall surrounded the entire estate of the monastery with its hermits. The second consists of three parts of different buildings and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is in the south part of a bell tower, armored with a solid wooden steel gate. The church of the monastery of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, built in the middle of the complex in a cross shape, is 32 meters long and was built between 1693 and 1697. Brâncoveanu, however, did not fulfill its purpose and, therefore, was never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and wrapped in gold.

The square chapel with octagonal tower, whose windows are the light source of the chapel, is located on the west side opposite the entrance to the church and was erected in 1697. The frescoes of the formation were created between 1705 and 1706 and are still in good condition today.

We thank Relu Chiriac, Galati for the permission to use these images.

Romania has a large number of salt mines, which are mostly open to visitors throughout the year. It is a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a trip.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj County
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Praid Salt Mine, Harghita County
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Salina Slanic, Prahova County
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# Ocnele Mari Salt Mine, Valcea County
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# Targu Ocna Salt Mine, Bacau County.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. It is home to the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m, the country’s largest facility for the treatment of respiratory diseases. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

Salina Targu Ocna is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents dating back to 1502 and has been listed as a salt extraction area since at least 1353.

Baile (Bath) Govora is a town in the historical region of Oltenia, consisting of the districts Curaturile, Gatejesti, and Prajila.

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The name Govora comes from the Slavic language. In southern languages, govora or govornih means word or sound. The first spa facility was founded in 1887 and had 29 cabins for hot baths. The official opening of the spa resort took place in 1910.

We thank the National Center for Tourist Information and Promotion Vâlcea for the permission to use these pictures.

Buila-Vânturarița National Park: Pictures from a walk / hike on the alpine trails of Buila-Vânturarița National Park, Vâlcea County, at over 1,400 meters altitude.

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Many thanks to The National Center for Tourism Information and Promotion Vâlcea for allowing us to use these images.

Photos: Fairy tale places for body and soul

The Vâlcea Village Museum is located in the village of Bujoreni, about 4 km from the county capital, Râmnicu Vâlcea.

The museum is arranged like a village and showcases life in rural settlements in past times. The idea was developed in 1969 and gradually implemented. It is definitely worth a visit.

We thank Mr. Alexander Laszlo for his efforts and for sending these images (taken on 17 September 2023).

The ski resort is located in Obarsia Lotrului – Voineasa, in the northwest of Valcea County. The distance from Voineasa to the ski resort is about 34 km. The access road is in good condition, with occasional maintenance or repair work taking place.

In winter, the access roads from Sibiu or Hunedoara may be passable depending on snowfall.

More info: https://discover-valcea.com/de/winter/

The Hanul Vatra Hotel is the ideal place for a holiday in the countryside, for pure nature, history, and hiking, away from the noise of the big city.

It is also a wonderful place for private celebrations, a weekend in the mountains, courses, teambuilding, meetings, or simply for relaxing. Nearby are many destinations worth visiting, such as the Hurezi Monastery (Horezu) and other sites.

Learn more about this German-speaking host:
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Learn more about the region:
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