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

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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.

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The Olt Valley is a canyon through which the Olt River flows between Lotru and the Căpățânii Mountains, the western arm of the Făgăraș Mountains and the Cozia Mountains.

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Hotel / Pension Hanul Vatra is the ideal place for a weekend in the green, away from the noise of the big city. For private parties, hiking with friends in the mountains, classes, team building meetings or just for relaxation.

Located directly on a river and a forest, a 10-minute drive from Horezu, Vatra Inn has a large, idyllic garden, a sun terrace, a conference room, a restaurant and a bar.

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Horezu Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of nuns located in the historical region of Muntenia Mica, in Valcea county.

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Situated at the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, a mountain range in the Transylvanian Alps, on the territory of the village of Romanii de Jos, the monastery is about three kilometres (as the crow flies) north of the small town of Horezu.

The calls of nocturnal birds of prey (huhurezi in Romanian) nesting in the woods around the monastery probably gave the place its name. The monastery was founded in 1692 by the then Prince of Wallachia Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) and completed in 1709. It was a men's monastery until 1862. After the monks were transferred to Bistrita, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is a listed building.

Situated on a hill, the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The smaller outer wall surrounds the entire monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by buildings of different heights and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side through a bell tower with a massive steel-armored wooden gate. The church of the Monastery of Saints Constantine and Helen in the centre of the complex is 32 metres long, 14 metres high and was built between 1693 and 1697. In the vestibule of the church there are several tombs, the most beautiful one decorated with marble and a carved lid, intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, but which did not fulfil its purpose and was therefore never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and covered with gold.

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

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Cozia National Park is located in the northeastern part of Vâlcea county, in the administrative area of ​​Brezoi, Călimănești, Racovița, Perișani, Sălătrucel and Berislăvești municipalities.

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The Cozia Monastery was built in 1388 by Mircea the Elder near the town of Calimanesti on the Olt River. It is located in Valcea County, in the historic region of Wallachia.

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The hotel is the ideal place for a weekend in the countryside, away from the noise of the big city. For private parties, hikes with friends in the mountains, courses, team-building meetings or simply to relax.

There are many places worth visiting nearby, such as the Mănăstirea Hurezi (Horezu Monastery).

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At the upper course of the Bucureasa Mare River, there is a multitude of waterfalls, among which the Scoruș Waterfall is certainly worth a visit.

The waterfall is located near the village of Mălaia in Vâlcea County in southwestern Romania.

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Pictures from Valcea County from summer 2023. Perfect for anyone who loves relaxation, healing springs and waters, nature, tradition or even wine and good food.

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The national park is located in the western part of Valcea county (near the border with Gorj county), in the south of the Capatanii Mountains and on the territory of the municipalities of Costesti, Barbati and Baile Olanesti.

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The Ocnele Mari Salt Mine is a salt mining operation in the small town of Ocnele Mari, Valcea County in the historical region of Oltenia.

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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.

The hotel is the ideal place for a weekend in the countryside, away from the noise of the big city. For a short or longer vacation, private parties, hikes with friends in the mountains, courses, team-building meetings or simply to relax.

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There are many places worth visiting nearby, such as the Manastirea Hurezi (Horezu Monastery).

Brancoveanu glamping plant which approx. 15 minutes from the village / Horezu monastery, it offers a unique experience and pure relaxation in Valcea County.

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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.

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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.

Beautiful images of the Buila Vanturita National Park in Valcea district.

Alina-Maria Monastery is located in the municipality of Vaideeni in Valcea County.

The commune consists of five separate villages: Cerna, Cornetu, Izvoru Rece, Marita and Vaideeni.

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Visit Forest Retreat & Spa in Valcea County for a relaxing holiday, time to relax or just as a perfect stay near the Dragasani wine region of the historical region of Wallachia (here Oltenia, Little Wallachia).

In addition to various treatments, therapies, massages and spa offers, tennis courses and more are offered.

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The museum of Valcea village is located in the village of Bujoreni, which is located about 4 km from the capital of Ramnicu Valcea district.
The museum is arranged like a village and shows life in rural settlements in the past. The idea was developed in 1969 and implemented piece by piece.

The Cozia Monastery, which was built in 1388 by Mircea the Elder near Calimanesti and also houses his tomb, is one of the outstanding monuments of national medieval art and architecture in Romania.

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It is a very old church in the town of Brezoi (Valcea county), which is said to have already married Stanca's wife here in 1583.

Folk legends also say that Prince Mihai Viteazul was baptized in this church. The construction of the current Church of All Saints dates back to 1798. In 1812 a six-pole porch was added to the Macarie Ierimonah church, the painting was added later in 1875.

A wonderful time to spend in unspoiled nature. It is not too cold and not too hot, the colors of the trees are beautiful in lush green and you can hear birds chirping in the branches.

Pictures from the village of Patesti, part of the municipality of Salatrucel in Valcea County.

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

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The name Govora comes from the Slavic language, in the southern languages of govora or govornih means word or sound. The first spa was established in 1887 and had 29 hot cabins, and the resort was officially opened in 1910.

Library "Judetean Valcea Antim Ivireanul" | Ramnicu Valcea

The Valcea County Library, located in the capital of Ramnicu Valcea County, was built in 1950 and currently contains over 400,000 books and documents.

In addition to the large number of books, the glass roof, „ World Creation", which was made of 86 modules is a special feature worth visiting and also, unique in Europe in this way. The glass roof has an area of 142 square meters and is located at a height of 30 meters from the base of the building.

Just 8 km from Calimanesti, on the left bank of the Olt River, in Berislavesti, there is a valuable monument to the late feudal architecture - the monastery of the same name - a foundation of the noble Sandu Bucsenescu and his wife Maria.

In his first will, Sandu Bucsenescu, the founder of several holy places, writes that he built this church, he painted it and endowed it with „ holy vessels and priestly garments ” and with earth. In his second will, written on December 6, 1760, the founder expressed his desire for a school for poor children to be established in the cells of the monastery. The work began in 1752-1753 and was completed in 1762 under the abbot Nikodemus Beligrad, and the school began to function.

The complex of the monastery consists of a slightly trapezoidal complex, fortified, in the middle of which there is a triangular church with a narrow rectangular narthex. Later, an open porch with six decorated columns was added to the capitals and three-leaf arches. On the north side of the complex was the courtyard, a rectangular building with remarkable vaulted cellars. In the western part of the complex is the bell tower, which also served as a gate tower, with three large silver bells from the Wilhelminian era.

The spiritual life of the hermitage developed under the auspices of the time, initially a monastic settlement. In 1864, the dedicated hermit church „ The three Hierarchs ” was briefly transformed into a parish church and monastic life was resumed. Since 1948, the hermitage has been without monks and has again been transformed into a church for parishioners.