Ramnicu Valcea city

Ramnicu Valcea is the capital city of Valcea County, located in central-south area of Romania.

The area has been inhabited since Roman times and was the site of a castrum. It was first attested during the rule of Reigning Prince Mircea cel Bătrân, as “the princely town of Râmnic“, but if you are passionate about astrology you may know the city as the center and peak point of the path of total darkness of the Solar Eclipse that took place in 1999.

Also, here you can visit one of the most important and popular touristic attractions and cultural landmarks of the city:  The Anton Pann Memorial House. Anton Pann was a Wallachian poet, musicologist, an influential folklorist and collector of proverbs. The building is a beautiful example of 18th century traditional urban architecture and it still is well preserved. It hosts the exhibition dedicated to the life, work and times of Anton Pann.

Ramnicu Valcea was a very picturesque city, but in the 1980s it was completely rebuilt in a socialist architectural style. It still keeps the communist feeling as you may see in some of the photos I’ve took. How do you like them?

1989 Revolution Monument
1989 Revolution Monument

Ramnicu Valcea city
Ramnicu Valcea city

Ramnicu Valcea city clock
Ramnicu Valcea city clock

Ramnicu Valcea city hall
Ramnicu Valcea city hall

Palace of Justice
Palace of Justice

Ramnicu Valcea market
Ramnicu Valcea market

Ramnicu Valcea Police headquarters by night
Ramnicu Valcea Police headquarters by night

Romanian War of Independence monument built in 1915
Romanian War of Independence monument built in 1915

Trinity Monument
Trinity Monument

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Valentina Roman

Being an optimistic and organized character, I’ve always tried to bring something fresh in whatever I’m doing. This is why the projects I’m involved have taken part of my desire to reach perfection by innovation and responsibility for the partner. I like open, happy, creative people, able to transmit their ideas in an elegant and decent manner. A tent of common sense and pragmatism in an age where details seem to matter no more. You can read my blog or follow me on Twitter in Romanian

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