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Retezat National Park
Romania's oldest national park with over 80 glacial lakes, ancient forests, and some of the wildest mountain scenery in the Carpathians.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Gorj County, Romania · Europe
Târgu Jiu sits on the route: 10 minutes from Turcineşti, 46km from Retezat National Park.
Târgu Jiu is a town located in Gorj County, Romania. With a population of 73,545, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Târgu Jiu sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Târgu Jiu to your route.
Târgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw], is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, andRead more
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The city is noted for the Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.
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Târgu Jiu is located in Gorj County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.0500 latitude, 23.2833 longitude.
Târgu Jiu has a population of approximately 73,545 people, making it a town in Romania.
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national park
Romania's oldest national park with over 80 glacial lakes, ancient forests, and some of the wildest mountain scenery in the Carpathians.
46 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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