Walachia - Muntenia and Oltenia Regions - Southern Romania
Places to see, transportation, cuisine, wines, events, things to do in Walachia.

Facts about Walachia

Name: Land of the Vlachs or Walachs, the ancient population of the region.
Location: Southern Romania
Olt River divides Walachia into Muntenia east of Olt and Oltenia (Lesser Walachia) west.
Walachia is bordered by the Danube river, to the south, and the Carpathian Mountains/ Transylvanian Alps to the north.
Area: 41,000 sq miles.
Population: Approximately 6 million.
Main cities: Bucharest, Braila, Craiova, Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Ploiesti, Pitesti, Targoviste, Targu Jiu
Climate: Temperate continental with hot summers and cold winters.

Highlights

Walachia's unique mix of historical and natural attractions promises a different experience each day.
Discover heritage buildings and museums in Bucharest - Romania's capital city, enjoy a visit to a royal palace or ancient monastery, explore the Carpathian mountains, admire sculptor's Constantin Brancusi works, choices are numerous.

First documented in 1459, in a document signed by prince Vlad Tepes (the Impaler), Bucharest is the main city in the region of Walachia and the capital of Romania.
Whether you are spending most of your travel time here or just using it as a gateway to a discovery journey around Romania, Bucharest should not dissapoint. Its rich cultural scene: over 40 museums, 22 theaters, 18 art galleries, opera houses and concert halls await visitors.

The best way to explore Bucharest is to take a stroll along Bulevardul Aviatorilor and Calea Victoriei to Piata Revolutiei, site of the Romanian Athenaeum and the former Royal Palace, now home of Romania's National Museum of Art. Bucharest Old Town (Centrul Vechi) is a must to understand why Bucharest was known as "Little Paris" in the 1920s. Also, don't miss the Palace of Parliament, the second largest administrative building in the world.

Less than two hours north of Bucharest towns of Predeal, Busteni and Sinaia attract locals and visitors interested in ski and snowboard. Sinaia is also home to the magnificent Peles Castle - a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. In the summer time, these towns located at the foot of Carpathian Mountains are good starting points to numerous hiking trails.

A must stop for art lovers is the town of Târgu Jiu on the banks of the Jiu River. This former market town is closely associated with Constantin Brancuși, the Romanian artist who is considered to be the founder of modern sculpture.

Some of Romania's most tranquil monasteries can be found in this region, including Hurezi (Horezu), a masterpiece of the 'Brancovenesc architectural style and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Horezu is also a renowned pottery center, where travelers can witness the creation colorful pottery, in local artisan workshops.

15 Walachia region Experiences and Places to Explore

1.   Bucharest, Romania's capital and largest city, with its Art-Nouveau and Art-Deco architecture,
the gargantuan Palace of Parliament, more than 40 museums and many other attractions.

2.   Peleș Castle - Sinaia, one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.

3.   Poenari fortress in village Arefu - the residence of prince Vlad Draculea (the Impaler) - the real Dracula.

4.   Monastery Curtea de Argeș, a stunning Byzantine-style structure decorated with superb with Moorish arabesques.

5.   Monastery Hurezi (UNESCO) and Horezu pottery workshops, in village Horezu.

6.   The TransFagarașan scenic road over the Carpathian Mountains/ Transylvanian Alps.

7.   Constantin Brancuși sculptures ensemble in Targu Jiu
including the Endless Column, Gate of the Kiss and Table of Silence.

8.   City of Craiova - the second-largest city in the region home to interesting museums and impressive architecture is a great base to explore southwestern Romania and northwestern Bulgaria.

9.   Bucegi Mountains Nature Park

10.   Unirea salt mine in Slănic Prahova.
The therapeutic microclimate in the former mine shafts is excellent for alleviation of asthma and other respiratory diseases.

11.   Town of Braila.
The largest river port in Walachia region, Braila has beautiful architecture, a rich history and relaxed way of life.

12.   Dealu Mare wine region. An association of 12 wineries, located 60 to 90 minutes north of Bucharest, that are growing 34 varieties of grapes offer visitors superb wines and share wine-making secrets.

13.   The 14th-century Princely Court (Curtea Domneasca) in Targoviste (Târgoviște) - residence of Wallachia’s princes until early 1700s.

14.   Cave Ialomitei in Bucegi Mountains, one of the most spectacular in Romania.

15.   Village Colti Amber Museum, home of World's Largest Rumanit (Black Amber) Nugget, thought to be 40 to 70 million years old.

Major Museums in Walachia region

Town/ City	Museum Name
Bucharest	List of Bucharest Museums
Craiova	Craiova Art Museum Museum of Oltenia Region
Drobeta Turnu Severin	Museum of Danube River Narrows: Iron Gates
Ploiesti	The Clock Museum – Ploiești Natural Science Museum Romania Oil Industry Museum
Pitesti	Arges County History and Art Museum
Slanic Prahova	Museum of Salt Mining / Slanic Salt Mine
Ștefănești-Argeș	Fruit Tree and Vine Museum (Muzeul Viticulturii și Pomiculturii Golești)
Târgovişte	Târgovişte Museum of Art Museum of History Târgovişte
Valea Călugărească	Museum of Wine-Making

Walachia Performing Arts Institutions

Town/ City	Performing Arts Institution
Bucharest	Bucharest Performing Arts Institutions
Braila	Braila Philharmonic Orchestra Braila Drama Theatre
Craiova	Craiova National Theatre Craiova Philharmonic Orchestra Craiova Opera
Pitesti	Pitesti Philharmonic Orchestra Pitesti Drama Theatre
Târgu Jiu	Târgu Jiu Drama Theatre

National Parks in Walachia

Brăila Moor Nature Park
Parcul Natural Balta Mică a Brăilei
Nesting ground to over 200 species of birds
Telephone: (+4) 0239 611.837

Domogled National Park
Parcul Naţional Domogled
Telephone: (+4) 0255 560.582

Piatra Craiului National Park
Parcul Naţional Piatra Craiului
Telephone: (+4) 0268 223.165

Bucegi Mountains Nature Park
Parcul Natural Bucegi
Near-vertical cliffs which drop up to 3,500 ft.’ glacial valleys, waterfalls and dense forests.
Telephone: (+4) 0245 772.640

Cozia Mountains National Park
Parcul Naţional Cozia
Important bird migration corridor, Central Europe to the Aegean Sea along Olt River Valley

Buila - Vânturarița National Park
Parcul Naţional Buila - Vânturarița
Telephone: (+4) 0250 860.157

Mehedinți Plateau Geo-Park
Geoparcul Platoul Mehedinți
Telephone: (+4) 0372 521.116

Văcărești Nature Park
Parcul Natural Văcărești
Telephone: (+4) 0245 772.640
A wild wetland, 40-minute walk from Bucharest city centre.
The northern edge is a meadow with wild grass, nut trees, poplars and elms, but venture deeper into the park, towards the three interconnected lakes at its heart, and the vegetation becomes denser and more characteristic of wetlands: various types of willow, Johnson grass and water lilies.
Along the way you will also come across some of the 100-odd species of bird that have been spotted in Văcărești – from wild ducks to herons. With luck, you might also see a turtle or fire-bellied toad – two protected species that have flourished in these untouched surroundings. Văcărești Nature Park featured in The Guardian.

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Cuisine & Wines of Walachia

Walachia Traditional Dishes

Main ingredients used to prepare Walachia traditional dishes are pork and mutton, fresh vegetables, milk and wheat. Some traditional dishes feature Greek and Turkish influences.

A typical, traditional meal, in Walachia region include:
~ Zacuscă (vegetable dip obtained from greilled eggplant, grilled red peppers and onion, tomatoes cooked in a little bit of sunflower oil). Other popular appetizers include: cow’s milk white cheese (telemea) and fresh vegetables, beef ‘salad’ (beef or chicken, potato, carot, peas, pickles and mayonnaise), mushrooms, sauteed chicken livers and yellow cheese (cascaval) croquettes,
~ Ciorbă de Burtă (tripe soup – popular hangover remedy) or Ciorbă de Văcuţă cu Legume (beef and vegetable soup),
~ Mâncare de Mazăre cu Pui (peas and chicken stew ) or Limbă cu Măsline (beef or pork tongue with black olives) or Mâncare de Fasole Verde (green bean stew),
~ Plăcintă cu Griş si Stafide (semolina and raisins cake) or Prăjitură cu Gem de Prune (plum-jam crumb cake) or Albă ca Zapada (layer cake with lemon-butter cream).

Other Walachia culinary specialties include:
~ “Mititei” or Mici (grilled skinless sausage made from a mix of twice-ground pork and beef meat and mutton of beef fat/ tallow, beef bone stock and spices; a popular snack or main course.
~ Ciorbă de Potroace, a soup obtained from turkey or hen parts (back, gizzard, wings, heart, neck), rice, vegetables and sauerkraut juice,
~ Ciorbă de Perişoare (meatball soup),
~ Borş Oltenesc cu Praz (leek borsch),
~ Tocaniţă de ied picantă (spicy young goat stew),
~ Ciulama (chicken cooked in sour cream and flour sauce),
~ Tartă cu Praz şi Morcovi (leek and carrot tart),
~ Mâncare de Castraveţi Muraţi (pork meat and pickled baby-cucumbers stew),
~ Ghiveci (vegetables stew),
~ Prajitură cu Lapte Acru (sour-milk cake)

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Walachia Artisanal Foods and Local Flavors

Name	Type	Ingredients
Cheese
Horezu - Tierra de Valcea	Hard, fermented aged local name: Brânza Fermentata Horezu	pasteurized sheep's milk, salt Provenance: Town Horezu - Oltenia region
Berenza Naturalis	Pressed, Aged months local name: Brânza Maturata din Lapte de Capra	pasteurized goat milk, salt Provenance: village Lacu Turcului - Prahova county
Drinks
Rural fruit juice	Cold-pressed, pasteurized, fruit juice local name: Suc de ...	apple, apple & carrot, apple & blackberry, apple & blueberry, apple & red beet
Miedaria Mead / Hydromel	Beverage made by fermenting honey local name: Mied	honey, water, yeast berries or grapes or malted barley or apple may be added
Honey
Melissia	100% natural honey local name: Miere Naturala	varieties include: Rapeseed, Linden Tree blossom, Black locust, Wildflower/ Polyfloral
Stupul Vesel	100% natural honey local name: Miere Naturala	varieties include: SunFlower, Rapeseed, Linden Tree blossom, Black locust, Wildflower/ Polyfloral Provenance: SE Romania - Oltenia Region

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Walachia Wine Regions

Region of Walachia grapevine acreage is currently estimated at 191,860.
Its 16 major wine regions: Aliman, Băneasa, Calafat, Dacilor, Dealurile Buzăului, Dealu Mare, Dealurile Craiovei, Drăgășani, Graca, Oltina, Ostrov, Plaiurile Drancei, Sadova-Corabia, Sâmburești, Severin and Ștefanești are home to 48 large wineries.
Some of Romania's best red wines are produced in Walachia; Dealu Mare and Dăgășani are names known to many (red) wine connoisseurs from allover the world. Tonic, slightly frothy and having a long-lasting flavor, the wines of Dăgășani have been appreciated abroad since 1900 (gold medal at Paris World Exhibition). The quality of Drăgășani red wines has been reconfirmed at the 1989 Bordeaux Wine Contest.

Winetasting / Wineries in Walachia

Crama Lacerta
Wines: Burgund Royal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, V Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rheinriesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz
Labels: Grand Prix, Lacerta Dolce, Vintage
Address: DJ205 - Str. Principala 434, Fințești
Telephone: (+4) 0744 582.000

Domeniile Sahateni – Aurelia Vișinescu
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tamăioasă Romănească
Labels: Anima, Arbora, Artisan, Karakter, Nomad, Promessa, Signum
Address: 2FQJ+J4 Săhăteni
Telephone: (+4) 0726 111.956

Domeniile Franco - Romane
Wines: Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Pinot Noir, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: DFR Selection, Vigneron
Address: Str. Scolii 143, Săhăteni
Telephone: (+4) 0238 794.303

Crama Pietroasa
Wines: Busuioacă de Bohotin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală,
Italian Riesling, Merlot, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Pietroasa Veche, Vinoteca
Address: Pietroasele – DJ 205
Telephone: (+4) 0786 716.825

Crama Rotenberg Winery
Termporarily closed Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Labels: Frank, Emeritus, Nopți Liniștite, Notorius, Primus, Rapsod
Address: Str. Principala 509, Ceptura de Jos
Telephone: (+4) 0758 997.700

Crama Ceptura
Wines: Busuioacă de Bohotin, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală,
Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Astrum Cervi, Ceptura, Cervus Magnus Monte, Dominum Cervi
Address: DJ 102K, Ceptura de Sus
Telephone: (+4) 0372 771.038

Crama SERVE
Wines: Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Rezerva Contelui, Serve, Terra Romana, Vinul Cavalerului
Address: Comuna Ceptura 125 C
Telephone: (+4) 0244 445.750

Crama Basilescu
Wines: Busuioacă de Bohotin, Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Italian Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Eclipse, Golem, Angels from Little Paris
Address: Str. Valea Nucetului 23, Urlaţi
Telephone: (+4) 0745 523.537

Crama Buduresca
Wines: Busuioacă de Bohotin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Bristena, Clasic, Origini, Premium, Vine in Flames
Address: Str. Principala 472, Gura Vadului
Telephone: (+4) 0731 793.177

Crama Dragon
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Cleștar, Clearstone, Har, Jar, Sandridge
Address: Valea Nucetului 20
Telephone: (+4) 0726 071.392

Crama Davino
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Italian Riesling, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Domain Ceptura, Făurar, Flamboyant, Iacob, Revelatio
Address: 435 B Ceptura de Jos 59
Telephone: (+4) 0727 328.466

Domeniile Anastasia
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Labels: Classic, Domeniile Anastasia, Family Tradition, Mystery, Special
Address: Str. Albăstrelelor 11 - 13, Strejnicu
Telephone: (+4) 0742 047.408

Domeniile Urlați
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz
Labels: Domeniile Urlați, Incantation, La Origine, Paganus, SAAC, Trei Pești
Address: Valea Seman FN, 106315
Telephone: (+4) 0735 204.745

Domeniile Tohani Wines: Chardonnay, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Apogeum, Arum, Flori de Gheață, Mosia de la Tohani, Princiar Special Reserve, Principele Radu, Siel, Valahorum
Address: DJ 100 H 420, Gura Vadului
Telephone: (+4) 0745 091.166

Cramele Halewood – Pivnitele Rhein
Wines: sparkling wines
Labels: Rhein Extra
Address: Str. Independenței 24, Azuga
Telephone: (+4) 0725 846.874

Crama Licorna
Wines: Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Anno, Bon Viveur, Licorna, Serafim
Address: DC 65, Ghinoaica
Telephone: (+4) 0372 710.710

Crama Stenota
Wines: Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Labels: Stenota
Address: Comuna Iordăcheanu, Sat Mocești 47
Telephone: (+4) 0720 555.822 or (+4) 0344 140.752

Gramofon Wine
Wines: Chardonnay, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Gramofon, Virtuoz
Address: Comuna Iordăcheanu, Sat Mocești, Nr. 215
Telephone: (+4) 0763 684.199

Crama Metamorfosis
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Muscat Ottonel, Merlot, Negru de Drăgășani, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shyrah, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Cantvs Primvs, Colțul Pietrei, Eco, Via Marchizului, Viile Metamorfosis
Address: Ungureni - Vadu Săpat
Telephone: (+4) 0724 306.668

Crama Oenoterra – Varful cu Dor
Wines: Burgund, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Barricat, Brutus, Comoara Pivniței, Legends of Autumn, Mauro, Solaris, Vârful cu Dor Address: Gura Vadului 2FV6+XP
Telephone: (+4) 0748 770.077

Crama Velvet
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Muscat Ottonel, Tamaioasa Romanească
Labels: Cabaret, La Tiganci, Nirvana, Triptic, Zaiafet, Wine Deco
Address: DJ100H, Tohani
Telephone: (+4) 0727 020.534

Winetasting / Wineries in Oltenia (western Walachia)

Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea
Wines: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Marselan, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tămâioasă Românească, Tămâioasă Roză, Touriga Nacional, Ugni Blanc, Viognier
Labels: Blue Train, Collection, Marama, Minima Moralia, Prestige, Principesa Margareta, Sărut, Symphony, Vardo
Address: Str. Unirii 4 A, Segarcea
Telephone: (+4) 0 251 210.516

Crama V.inc
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Dranic Hills, Drumul Crivinei
Address: Str. Cămpului 1, Drănic
Telephone: (+4) 0766 458.852

Crama Corcova
Wines: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
Labels: Corcova, Corcova Reserve, Jirov
Address: Str. Principala 293, Corcova
Telephone: (+4) 0252 383.541

Domaine Catleya
Wines: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Labels: Épopée, Freamăt, Perfect Simplu
Address: Str. Principala 102, Corcova
Telephone: (+4) 0753 013.917 or (+4) 0741 281.611

Crama Oprișor
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Dornfelder, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rhein Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Tămâioasa Romanească, Zinfandel
Labels: Caloian, Crama Oprișor, Drăgaică Roșie, Ispita, La Cetate, Măiastru, Smerenie
Address: DJ 563, Oprișor
Telephone: (+4) 0748 883.335

Domeniile Vânju Mare
Wines: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală, Italian Riesling, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Shyraz, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Domeniile Vânju Mare, Prince Vlad, Vinul Principelui
Address: Str. Unirii 2, Vânju Mare
Telephone: (+4) 0252 350.547

Crama Stârmina
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Negru de Drăgăşani, Novac, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Castel Stârmina, Nedeea, Prince Mircea, Sirena Dunării
Address: FQJ9+4P Rogova
Telephone: (+4) 0723 990.455

Crama Castel Bolovanul
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon
Labels: Castel Bolovanu, Soare
Address: Q8RJ+69 Vulpești
Telephone: (+4) 0723 658.700

Crama Bauer
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Crâmpoșie, Merlot, Negru de Drăgășani, Italian Riesling, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignonasse
Labels: Bauer
Address: Str. Dealul Olt 10, Drăgășani
Telephone: (+4) 0757 098.940

Domeniul Dăgași
Wines: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Pelerin
Address: Dealul Viilor - Prundeni, Strada Dealul Olt , Drăgășani
Telephone: 0740 222.275

Crama Venetic
Wines: Cabernet Franc, Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Negru de Drăgășani, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Venetic
Address: Strada Dealul Viilor nr. 77, Sat Călina - Prundeni
Telephone: 0740 222.275

Crama Avincis
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Crâmpoșie, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Negru de Drăgășani, Petit Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Avincis, Domnul de Roua, Vila Dobrușa
Address: Str. Valea Caselor 1 A, Drăgășani
Telephone: (+4) 0751 199.416 or 0722 332.867

Crama Cepari
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Crâmpoșie, Chardonnay, Merlot, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Crama Cepari, Criva
Address: Str. Valea Caselor 1 A, DJ 677, Cepari - Cârlogani
Telephone: (+4) 0770 616.630

Cramele Sâmburești
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Chateau Valvis, Domeniile Sâmburești, Sâmburel de Olt
Address: R977+93 Comuna Sâmburești
Telephone: (+4) 0249 469.180

Crama Mennini
Wines: Fetească Regală, Grand Burgund, Negru de Drăgășani, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Domeniile Mennini, Le Rêve, Paolo Mennini
Address: Str. Zorelelor 1, Colibași – Strejești,
Telephone: (+4) 0725 581.238

Casa Isărescu
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Crâmpoșie, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Casa Isărescu
Address: Str. Traian 16 bis, Drăgășani
Telephone: (+4) 0741 293.017

Crama Negrini
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Negru de Drăgășani, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Negrini
Address: Str. Avram Iancu 101, Streminoasa - Drăgășani
Telephone: (+4) 0727 225.682

Crama Spârleni
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Crâmpoşie, Fetească Neagră, Negru de Drăgăşani, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
Labels: Șani, Spârleni
Address: sat Gușoeni 2
Telephone: (+4) 0722 641.342 ot (+4) 0722 222.051

Crama Stirbey
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Crâmpoşie, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Novac, Negru de Drăgăşani, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Prince Stirbey
Address: Str. Dealu Olt, Drăgășani
Telephone: (+4) 0751 252.272

Domeniile Prince Matei - Crama Zorești
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Feteasca Neagră, Fetească Regală, Merlot, Pinot Noir,
Labels: Bistrot, Domeniile Prince Matei, M - Matei, Petit Matei, Prince Matei
Address: Comuna Vernești, sat Zorești, strada 5
Telephone: (+4)

Iordache Wine House
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Crâmpoşie, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: C V I Address: Str. Dealul Viilor 9, Drăgăşani
Telephone: (+4) 0722 527.756

Crama Marcea - Casa de Vinuri Ștefănești
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Crâmpoşie, Fetească Neagră, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Cab Stejar, Via Sandu
Address: Str. Dealu Olt 15, Drăgășani
Telephone: (+4) 0722 388.239

Crama Via Sandu
Wines: Chardonnay, Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Pinot Noir, Tămâioasă Românească
Labels: Dulce Fanny, Marcea Reserve, Truda Fanny, Longeitude & L'Attitude
Address: Str. Drum de Exploatare Marcea, nr. 1, Ștefănești, Argeș.
Telephone: (+4) 0722 183.323

WALACHIA: MUNTENIA and OLTENIA TRIP PLANNING INFO

Transportation

Air Transportation to Walachia

Region of Walachia major airports:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport - Otopeni (OTP)
and
Craiova (CRA)

Train

Main train stations in Walachia region:
Bucharest, Craiova, Drobeta Turnu Severin, Predeal, Ploiești, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Sinaia, Slatina, Târgoviște, Târgu Jiu

There are daily trains connecting Bucharest to the main cities in the region.

To check train and bus schedules for domestic routes please visit:
Romania Tourism Domestic Transportation section

For the list of international trains with service to/from Romania please visit:
RomaniaTourism International Transportation section

Road access

Border-crossing points from Bulgaria in Walachia region:
Bechet (ferry), Calafat (road / bridge), Calarasi (ferry), Giurgiu (road / bridge),
Ostrov (road), Turnu Magurele (ferry), Vama Veche (road), Zimnicea (ferry).

Tourist Info

Craiova Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistică Craiova
Address: Calea Unirii 19
Telephone: (+4) 0251 408.200
E-mail

Drobeta Turnu Severin Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistică Drobeta Turnu Severin
Address: Strada Theodor Costescu FN

Giurgiu Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistică Giurgiu
Address: Parcul Mihai Viteazu - Giurgiu
Open: daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Râmnicu Vâlcea Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistică Râmnicu Vâlcea
Address: Bulevardul Tudor Vladimirescu nr. 23
Telephone: (+4) 0350 521.100
E-mail

Sinaia Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistică Sinaia
Address: Bd. Carol I nr. 47
Telephone: (+4) 0728 918.918
E-mail
Open: daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Târgu Jiu Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistică Târgu Jiu
Address: Strada Crișan 3
Telephone: (+4) 0253 223.261
E-mail
Open: daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Maps

Romania Historical Regions Map
Romania Tourist Attractions Map