Giurgiu City
Location:
Giurgiu, capital of Giurgiu County is situated in the south part of Romania, in south of the county.
Area/Surface:
53.26 km²
Population:
52.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0246 or 0346
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the European road E85 (DN5) from Belarus – Ukraine – Suceava – Bacău – Focșani – Buzău – Urziceni – Bucharest or the European road E70 (DN6) from Serbia – Timișoara – Lugoj – Caransebeș – Drobeta Turnu Severin – Craiova – Caracal – Roșiori de Vede – Bucharest.
North-West entry: follow the National road DN5b from Ghimpați.
West entry: follow the National road DN5c from Zimnicea.
South entry: follow the European road E85 from Bulgaria-Greece-Turkey or the European road E70 from Bulgaria (Varna).
By train:
Giurgiu City is not a railway junction of the country, but here there are anyway some daily regional trains and among the most important railway routes are:
Giurgiu-Bucharest
Giurgiu-Grădiștea
or Giurgiu-Videle.
For those who want to arrive here by train, the main connection city is Romania’s capital, Bucharest, a city situated only at 60 km away.
By plane:
Giurgiu City doesn’t have an international airport, so those who want to get here by plain will have to arrive on Henri Coandă – Otopeni International Airport or Aurel Vlaicu – Băneasa International Airport, both from Bucharest (approximtely 60-70 km).
Foundation year:
1th century B.C (old Dacian settlement)
When to go:
The best period to visit Giurgiu City is between March and October – November. The temperature in this period is optimal, recording an average between 15 and 25° C. There can be enough rainy days and also hot days during summer, but these won’t affect your visit.
Giurgiu City
Relief, climate, rivers and lakes from Giurgiu City:
Giurgiu City is situated in the south part of Muntenia‘s historical region, in a low plain and meadow area. The main relief subdivisions where the city is situated are Burnazului Plain and the Danube Meadow. Because it’s situated on a low sandy soil, the average of the altitude is only 25 m height. So actually it’s situated in the Romanian Plain’s south end. The climate in Giurgiu City is temperate-continental of transition and here can be felt the eastern influences from Siberia, the western influences from the Atlantic Ocean or the southern ones from the Mediterranean Sea.
So, the differences of temperature between summer and winter are very big and unfortunately the two seasons of spring and autumn can’t be felt too much. Summers are hot, long and poor in rainfall and winters are long, cold with freakish weather. The annual average of the temperature is 10-11° C. Giurgiu City is crossed by the most important river from Romania and the second as length from Europe, the Danube River, situated on its left bank side. Steaua Dunarii (Danube Star) Lake is part from Giurgiu City and together with the park with the same name is a good place for relaxation, walks and fun.
Name, history and industry of Giurgiu City:
Giurgiu City is among the biggest and most important Romanian river ports. Together with the Bulgarian city Ruse, forms an eco region and a powerful commercial, industrial, economic, cultural, naval and tourist center. It is said that its name comes from Genoa people who built the city with the help of San Giorgio the protector. Giurgiu City has its own history and for many years represented a fortified point for the fights between Romanians and Turkish. Among the rulers who fought here were Mircea cel Batran and Mihai Viteazul (The Brave). Today you can see Giurgiu Citadel ruins and also other historic buildings. The naval and trade industries bring the most incomes for the city and for Giurgiu County, but the tourism in the area and its promotion are more and more powerful. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com)
Tourism and tourist objectives and attractions:
One of the most important tourist objective is the Friendship Bridge over the Danube River which connects the two cities of Giurgiu and Ruse and is also a symbol of peace and friendship between these two countries. Beside this, tourists will be charmed in Giurgiu City by the magic of the second river as length from Europe. A walk on Danube’s promenade in a sunny day shouldn’t be missed and also a stop at Comana Monastery or at Mihai Viteazul Monument from Calugareni. These are only a small part from what any tourist can see by coming here. Visit Giurgiu City!
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Giurgiu Tourist Objectives
Museums:
“Teohari Antonescu” County Museum
Giurgiu Episcopy Museum
Art and Folk Technique Museum (Vânătorii Mici)
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Memorial Houses:
“Gellu Naum” Memorial house (Comana)
Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
Valah Theatre
“Nicolae Bălănescu” Athenee
Giurgiu Philarmonic Orchestra
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Ruins of Giurgiu Citadel
The Clock Tower
“Ion Maiorescu” High School Building
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Churches and monasteries:
“The Annunciation” Greek Church
“The Assumption of the Holy Virgin” Orthodox Cathedral
“Saint Nicholas” Monastery
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Children Palace
Justice Palace
1918 French Heroes Monument
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Alei Park
Steaua Dunării Park and Lake
Union Plaza
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
Danube Promenade
Giurgiu Swimming-Pool
Mocanu Island and Beach
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