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Alexandria City
Alexandria City
Location:
Alexandria, the capital of Teleorman County is situated in the south part of Romania, approximately in the central part of the county.
Area/Surface:
9.56 km²
Population:
40.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0247 or 0347
How to get here:
By car:
North-West entry: follow the European road E70 (DN6) from Serbia – Timișoara – Lugoj – Caransebeș – Orșova – Drobeta Turnu Severin – Craiova – Caracal – Roșiorii de Vede.
North-East entry: follow the European road E70 (DN6) from Bulgaria (Varna) – Giurgiu – Bucharest.
South-West entry: follow the National road DN52 from Bulgaria – Turnu Măgurele.
South-East entry: follow the National road DN51 from Zimnicea.
Even if it’s a more secluded city, Alexandria is relatively close to Bucharest which makes easier the access from different areas of the country.
By train:
Alexandria City is not a railway junction of Romania but it is very close to Bucharest. The only railway route which pass through here is Alexandria-Roșiorii de Vede.
By plane:
Alexandria City doesn’t have an international airport, so tourists who want to visit the city must land on “Henri Coandă” – Otopeni International Airport or “Aurel Vlaicu” – Băneasa International Airport, both in Bucharest (85 km).
Foundation year:
1834
When to go:
The best period to visit Alexandria City is between March and October, being the chosen period by most of tourists. The temperature begins to increase reaching the maximum during summer, but you have to be informed before leaving because during spring rainfall can be rich. In rest, enjoy Alexandria because the warm and sunny weather will persist for at least 6-7 month per year.