Multany are much more attractive to tourists than Oltenia, that is, Wallachia proper, the cradle of the modern Romanian state, at the heart of which lies its capital, Bucharest.
The hilly and gently undulating foothills of the Southern Carpathians turn into the agricultural Wallachian Plain. Many rivers flow from the mountains to the Danube; the most important of them is Ardzesz (Arges) with the tributary of Dymbowica (Dambovita) and Jałomica (Ialomita). Wallachian villages delight visitors with buildings – houses are decorated with elaborate porches and columns, and the walls are covered with colorful paintings and mosaics of colorful glass and pebbles. The surroundings of the houses are usually drowned in flowers and grapevines. The age-old building traditions were not forgotten in the communist era – people still build houses according to the old patterns, with a pleasure in applying the ornaments characteristic of Wallachia.
TO THE SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST OF BUCHAREST
On the Baragan plain (the largest steppe of Romania), on the southeastern tip of Wallachia, lies the healing lake Amara. At the mouth of the Aluta to the Danube, in the town of Turnu Magurele (ancient Nicipolis Minor) you can see the ruins of the ancient Tumu fortress.
By Giurgiu, on the Danube opposite the Bulgarian border town of Ruse, travelers going to Bulgaria and further south pass. The famous Friendship Bridge on the Danube is a joint work of "fraternal socialist nations."”, including Poland, erected in the years 1952-1954. The city itself was founded in ancient times by Genoa's sailors and merchants. The settlement of San Giorgio was guarded by a fortress on the island, unfortunately not preserved to this day. In general, not many monuments were saved from the war damage. This place is interesting, however, because of its non-material culture. Since from the 16th century. the Hircy had been here for a long time – despite the loss of the great battle of 1595 r. – local dialect, local customs and gastronomy bear a strong mark on their influence. The Clock Tower in the city center is a former Turkish watchtower. Likewise, few relics of Ohenita's rich historical past have survived
STRENGTHS
34 north of Bucharest is the most popular Sunday excursion destination among the inhabitants of the capital, where the famous 16th-century Orthodox church stands on the island in Snagov Lake. The first monastery was built in the 11th century., a year 1456 Vlad the Impaler built fortifications and a prison next to the church. The church building preserved to this day comes from 1521 r., and the paintings from the year 1563. According to popular belief, prince Vlad was buried under the dome of the church, right in front of the wooden iconostasis. Although, the tomb is not signed, but when it was opened in 1935 r., a body was found without a head (As you know, the head of the hospodar his assassins sent as a gift to the Turkish sultan). It could be, that the prince does rest here – he was killed in a nearby forest, and he and his father looked after the monastery here. Women, if they want to enter the church, they must wear clothing that covers the legs and arms (better skirt than pants).
A palace in the style of the Italian Renaissance, facing the island, was built at the beginning of the 20th century. by Prince Nicolae, brother of King Charles II. During Ceausescu's time it was a place- meetings of high-ranking government officials, a restaurant was opened here today. Ceausescu rested in a summer house on Lake Snagov, Mila nr 10; the house is currently rented to rich and famous tourists.
Two large yachts, once belonging to the dictator, They are now driving tourists around the lake behind 5 $ from person. The boat takes about an hour to reach the island.
There are two campsites in the oak forest adjacent to the lake, several open-air beer houses and eateries.
Drive
From June to September, two passenger trains without seats leave daily from Bucharest North Station to Snagov Plaja station at 7.25 i 8.25, and back to Fr. 19.15 i 21.40 (43 km, 1 time.). In winter, this line runs only one train a day.
NORTH AND WEST FROM BUCHAREST
Rather, it is not worth venturing into the industrial surroundings of Ploiesti (Ploiesti) oraz Pitesti. In the area of the first one, Tirgoviste looks the most interesting., the ruins of a medieval prince's castle have been preserved here, the towering round tower of Chindia, The 17th-century Stelea church and the metropolitan church. In the Prahova River valley lies the village of Breaza, for centuries famous for its intricate embroidery, especially thin silk scarves, embroidered with gold, silver and multi-colored threads.
It is especially worth going up the Arjesz river, in which valley a lot of grapevines are grown. In early spring, crowds are already working in the villages, and fresh grape juice goes in barrels to Bucharest and Pitesti. Fermented, containing a small percentage of alcohol (turburel), It is usually served with salty mutton on a spit. Under the influence of turburel, the inhabitants of this region become friends all over the world and willingly invite strangers to taste.