Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the historical region of Oltenia, Valcea County.

At the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians, the monastery lies about 3 km north of the small town of Horezu, in the village of Romanii de Jos.

The monastery likely owes its name to the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian: huhurezi) inhabiting the surrounding forests. It was founded in 1692 by Wallachian ruler Constantin Brâncoveanu and completed in 1709. Originally a male monastery, it became a nunnery in 1862. The complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is a protected historical monument.

The hilltop monastery is surrounded by two fortifications: a smaller outer wall enclosing the entire estate, and a second defensive structure made up of buildings and a wall to the east. The main entrance is on the south side through a bell tower with a steel-armored wooden gate. The cross-shaped main church "Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena", built between 1693 and 1697, is 32 meters long and 14 meters high. In its porch are several graves, including a marble one with a carved cover intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, which was never used. The large iconostasis is carved from linden wood and gilded.

The square chapel with an octagonal tower lies west of the church and was built in 1697. Its frescoes, painted between 1705 and 1706, are still well preserved.

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Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the historical region of Oltenia, Valcea County.

At the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians, the monastery lies about 3 km north of the small town of Horezu, in the village of Romanii de Jos.

The monastery likely owes its name to the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian: huhurezi) inhabiting the surrounding forests. It was founded in 1692 by Wallachian ruler Constantin Brâncoveanu and completed in 1709. Originally a male monastery, it became a nunnery in 1862. The complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is a protected historical monument.

The hilltop monastery is surrounded by two fortifications: a smaller outer wall enclosing the entire estate, and a second defensive structure made up of buildings and a wall to the east. The main entrance is on the south side through a bell tower with a steel-armored wooden gate. The cross-shaped main church "Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena", built between 1693 and 1697, is 32 meters long and 14 meters high. In its porch are several graves, including a marble one with a carved cover intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, which was never used. The large iconostasis is carved from linden wood and gilded.

The square chapel with an octagonal tower lies west of the church and was built in 1697. Its frescoes, painted between 1705 and 1706, are still well preserved.

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

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.

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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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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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The hotel is the ideal place for a weekend in the countryside, away from the noise of the big city.

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For private parties, hikes with friends in the mountains, courses, team-building meetings or simply for relaxation. There are many places worth visiting nearby, such as the Hurezi Monastery (Horezu Monastery).

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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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.

The small town and spa resort of Băile Olănești is located in Vâlcea County, in the historical region of Wallachia, on the southern side of the Căpățânii Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians. The county capital, Râmnicu Vâlcea, is about 15 km southeast.

The town was first documented in 1527 and has been known for its springs and their healing effects since at least 1760. In 1830, Dr. Karl Friedrich Siller analyzed the composition of the mineral waters for the first time, and shortly after, the spa treatments with baths and drinking cures began.

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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.

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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.

Saline Church ( salt / salt mine ) Ocnele Mari is located directly in the salt mine and is dedicated to St. Varvara and St. George.

The salt mine is located in the city of the same name Ocnele Mari, approx. 8 kilometers from the capital Ramnicu Valcea in Valcea. By bus ( you get off every 30 minutes ) visitors are taken in 10 minutes by car to / from the salt mine.

In the salt mine itself there is a constant microclimate, the temperature is about 13-15o C, and the humidity is 50%. Visitors are offered many opportunities for relaxation, recreation and therapy. There are courts for volleyball, basketball, football, tennis, billiards and minimart. For children there are playgrounds with swings, slides and saws, as well as a restaurant, a winery, a souvenir shop and a soft drink and fast food store.

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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Beautiful images from Buila Vânturarița National Park in Vâlcea County.

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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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Plan ahead, coming soon again! 😊 The resort/holiday area is located in the central-southern part of Romania, in Vâlcea County, at the southern end of the Southern Carpathians, 36 km from Brezoi and 60 km from the county capital Râmnicu Vâlcea.

Voineasa has a mountainous climate with cool summers and frosty winters and is known for its opportunities for relaxation and fresh air therapy. The therapeutic factor is the tonic and stimulating climate with absolutely pure, clean air free from dust and allergens, and rich in ionized aerosols.

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