Alexandria City offers fishing or hunting experiences

Welcome to
Alexandria City

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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.

Relief, climate and waters of Alexandria City:

Alexandria City is situated in the south part of Muntenia‘s historical region, in a low plain and meadow relief area, represented by Burnazului and Găvanu Burdea Plains, the last one a bit far from north, as well as Vedea River Meadow, all being part from the stretched Romanian Plain. The average altitude is only 40-50 m height.

The climate is temperate-continental of plain, with big differences between summer and winter and also with big differences in rainfall. So, there are drought and very rainy periods when due to overloaded soil and groundwater situated at only 2-3 m depth can be floods. Summers are hot with temperature over 30° C sometimes and winters are cold with temperatures often under 0° C. The annual average of the temperature is 10-11° C and the annual rainfall is 500-600 mm. Alexandria City is crossed by Vedea River and Rece (Cold), Vitănești and Siliștea Lakes are close.

Agriculture, economy and history of Alexandria City:

It is no wonder that due to astonishing soil, rich in mold, Alexandria City and whole Teleorman County is agrarian. The agriculture culminates with the growth of domestic animals (sheep, pigs, goats, cows, chickens) and the cultures of wheat, sun flower, maize, sugar beet, hemp, flax, soybeans, castor and other leguminous plants which all bring the most earnings for the local economy.

Due to extended agricultural lands, Teleorman County is among the firsts in the country in agriculture. Other economical revenues come from textile, chemical, food-processing, metal processing and constructions handed over machinery industries. Historically, we can say contrary to normal that Alexandria City doesn’t have a rich history, due to the fact that was built very late in 1834 and three years later unfortunately was largely destroyed by a fire, being necessary many years to be readjusted.

Attractions, tourist objectives and what to do in Alexandria City:

Because Alexandria City‘s history is poor, the area where the city is situated is not well developed touristically. However, here you can feel a special air. Tourists who arrive here can see how the agriculture techniques and objects used in agriculture and industry didn’t change since hundreds of years. Here you can still see cars pulled by oxen or horses, tractors which plough the soil or manual techniques to cultivate the agricultural land. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) This rural air of the city and of Teleorman County will always attract tourists who want to learn something new, to see how the inhabitants despite of modernism which surrounds them, remained with the old traditions and customs.

From Alexandria you can get easy in the capital of Romania, Bucharest, but also in the southernmost city from the country, Zimnicea, harbor at the beautiful Danube River with an important role in locals daily life. Besides Alexandria City and the whole territory of Teleorman County, here also fishing and hunting lovers can find their silence and relaxation oasis. Visit Alexandria City!