Oltenia - historical province and geographical region of Romania

Oltenia is a region of Romania. It consists of the counties of Dolj, Gorj, Vâlcea, Olt and Mehedinţi.

Cities

• Calafat
• Călimăneşti — small town amidst mountains, known for its spa resort
• Craiova
• Drobeta-Turnu Severin
• Horezu
• Râmnicu Vâlcea
• Slatina
• Târgu Jiu

Other destinations

Understand

Get in

Craiova International Airport (IATA: CRA)

Get around

See

Natural attractions

• God's Bridge (Podul lui Dumnezeu), 44.975°, 22.761111°. The second-biggest natural bridge in Europe, and the biggest in Romania.
• Bistreț Lake.
• Ciurumela Forest (Pădurea Ciurumela).

Museums

• Cula Cartianu, 45.118553°, 23.314281°.

Monasteries

• Tismana Monastery (Mănăstirea Tismana), 45.045934°, 22.951812°.
• Baia de Aramă Monastery (Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă), 45.000287°, 22.804473°.

Do

• Portul Cultural Cetate, 44.087319°, 23.035927°. Old port on the Danube, now owned by the famous poet Mircea Dinescu, where he organizes various artistic and culinary events, including the Dival Film Festival. They offer accommodation and delicious food, but better contact them in advance. 2016-04-28

Ski

• Ski Vidra, 45.416875°, 23.704935°. Ski resort near the Vidra lake.
• Rânca, 45.291337°, 23.688927°. Ski resort in the Parâng mountains.
• Ski Perișani, 45.3767137°, 24.4211291°. Ski resort in the Fagaraș mountains.

Eat

Drink

Stay safe

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