The city of Targoviste (in German Tergowiste or Tergowisch) is the county seat of Dambovita County and the former capital of the historical region of Wallachia.

The first known mention of the city was in 1396 by the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger.

In Targoviste, Vlad III Draculea was enthroned in 1456*. In 1499, the Wallachian ruler Radu cel Mare (Radu the Great) rebuilt the hill church of Saint Nicolae, but it was only in 1514, under the rule of Neagoe Basarab, that the church was consecrated. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632–1654) restored the city wall, renovated the old churches, and built several new places of worship. Until 1659, Targoviste was the capital of Wallachia and remained a princely residence until 1714.

*Enthronement: a ceremony in which a new monarch is invested in office.

We are here, completely underestimated the city, and just have to say: it is 100% worth a visit!!!

The historic center is full of life at night, the wonderful and very large city park invites you to stay, and many historic buildings can be explored and experienced. One day is not enough, and just one evening is definitely not either 🥰

The city of Targoviste (in German Tergowiste or Tergowisch) is the county seat of Dambovita County and the former capital of the historical region of Wallachia. The first known mention of the city was in 1396 by the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger.

In Targoviste, Vlad III Draculea was enthroned in 1456*. In 1499, the Wallachian prince Radu cel Mare (Radu the Great) rebuilt the hill church of Saint Nicolae, but it was only in 1514, under the rule of Prince Neagoe Basarab, that the church was consecrated. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632–1654) restored the city wall, renovated the old churches, and built several new places of worship. Until 1659, Targoviste was the capital of Wallachia and remained a princely residence until 1714.

Pictures: July 2025

The historic city center is full of life at night. The wonderful, very large city park invites visitors to linger, and many historic buildings can be explored and experienced. One day is not enough, and certainly not just one evening 🥰

The town of Târgoviște (German: Tergowiste or Tergowisch) is the county seat of Dâmbovița County and the former capital of the historical region Greater Wallachia. The first known mention of the town dates to 1396 and comes from the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger. In Târgoviște, Vlad III. Drăculea was enthroned in 1456. In 1499 the Wallachian prince Radu cel Mare (Radu the Great) rebuilt the Hill Church of Saint Nicholas, but it was not consecrated until 1514 under the rule of Prince Neagoe Basarab. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632–1654) repaired the city walls, renovated the old churches, and built several new houses of worship. Until 1659 Târgoviște was the capital of Wallachia and remained a princely residence until 1714.

*Enthronement: ceremony in which a new monarch is installed into office.*

Photos: 15 July 2025

Built by ruler Vlad Țepeș, Chindia Tower has been a symbol of the city since the 15th century.

Over the centuries, the tower served a military role, allowing early detection of potential attacks from its peak.

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Lake Bolboci ( also called „ Bucegi Sea ” ) is an artificial reservoir of the Ialomita River in the Bucegi Mountains.

The lake and a hut of the same name are about 8 km from Sinaia and 10 km ( about 2 hours walk ) from Ialomita Cave.

The Sphinx (in the Romanian Sphinx) is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains *, at a height of approx. 2,215 meters in the area.

* The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brașov (Cron) on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

Scropoasa Lake is located in the Bucegi Mountains, in Dâmbovița County. It is located in the valley of the Ialomita River, at an altitude of 1,200 meters.

Let yourself be seduced and enchanted. Romania is looking forward to your visit 🥰.

Lake Scropoasa is located in the valley of the Ialomi Ula River (in the Bucegi Mountains) at an altitude of 1,197 meters.

It is an artificial reservoir built in 1929 for hydroelectric purposes and it operates the hydroelectric power plant in the village of Dobresti.

Scropoasa Lake is located in the Bucegi Mountains, in the valley of the Ialomita River. The lake is located at an altitude of about 1,200 meters and has a depth of up to 15 meters.

In the Southern Carpathians are the Bucegi Mountains, which are part of the so-called Bucegi-Leaota-Piatra Craiului group.

The highest peak is the Human Peak at 2,507 meters. Right in the heart of the Bucegi Mountains, in the Dambovita district of the Ialomita Valley, between the Orzei Gorges and the Zanoage Gorges are Lake Scroposa, which looks like an emerald in real light conditions.

The Bucegi Mountains host a variety of animals, including bears, foxes, deer, linches and wild boars. Also, golden eagles, griffin eagles, capercaillies and crows, trout, chicks and beards are native to the waters.

Lake Scropoasa is located in the Bucegi Mountains at an altitude of 1,200 meters, in the valley of the Ialomita river, Dambovita county.

Today and in the following days we present you a series of impressive pictures from the travel destination Romania.

Let yourself be seduced and charmed. Romania is looking forward to your visit

The Bucegi Mountains, which are part of the so-called Bucegi-Leaota-Piatra Craiului group, are located in the South Carpathians. The highest peak is Omu peak, at 2,507 meters. Right in the heart of the Bucegi Mountains, in Dâmbovița County on the Ialomița Valley, between Orzei Gorges and Zănoagei Gorges, lies Scropoasa Lake, which looks like an emerald when the light is right.

The Bucegi Mountains are home to a multitude of animals. Here you can find bears, foxes, deer, lynx and wild boar. Likewise, golden eagles, griffin eagles, capercaillies and crows, trout, tufts and barbs are native to the waters.

The municipality of Târgoviște (Tergowiste or Tergowish in German) is the residence of Dâmbovița County and the former residence of the historical region of Wallachia.

The first known mention of the city was in 1396 by the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger.

At Târgoviste Vlad the IIIrd Dracula enthroned in 1456 *. In 1499, the Wallachian ruler Radu the Great (Radu the Great) rebuilt the church of St. Nicholas on the top of the hill, but only in 1514, under the rule of Prince Neagoe Basarab, the church was consecrated. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matthew Basarab (1632-1654) repaired the city walls, renovated the old churches, and built several new places of worship. Târgoviște was the capital of Wallachia until 1659 and a royal seat until 1714.

* The enthronement: Ceremony in which a new monarch is inaugurated.
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Three cities are still being chosen as the Destination of the Year 2022 in the "City Break" category.

Târgoviște, the county seat of Dâmbovița county in the historical region of Wallachia, Brașov (Kronstadt in German) as the county seat of the homonymous county in the region of Transylvania and Iași, a university town in northeastern Romania located in the historic region. to Moldova.

If you wish, you can vote for your chosen city until the end of May 2022:
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