Welcome to
Targoviste City

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Location:

Targoviste, the capital of Dambovita County is situated in the south part of Romania, in the central part of the county.

Area/Surface:

46.81 km²

Population:

73.000 people

Calling code:

+4 0245 or 0345

How to get here:

By car:

North entry: follow the National road DN1/71 from Brașov-Sinaia-Pucioasa.

East entry: follow the National road DN72 from Ploiești.

North-West entry: follow the National road DN72a from Câmpulung Muscel.

South-West entry: follow the National road DN72 from Găești.

South-East entry: follow the National road DN7/71 from Bucharest.

Unfortunately Târgoviște is not crossed by any important European road, so the access in the area is a bit difficult, but it worths the effort.

By train:

Targoviste City is not an important railway junction of the country, but because it’s a secondary one, there are daily trains which connect Targoviste with the main cities of Romania. The most important railway routes which cross Targoviste are:

Târgoviște – Bucharest
Targoviste – Ploiești
Târgoviște – Pietroșița
Targoviste – Fieni and others.

By plane:

Targoviste City doesn’t have an international airport, so the closest airports are in Bucharest- “Henri Coandă” (Otopeni) International Airport or “Aurel Vlaicu” (Băneasa) International Airport, both at 90 km away.

Foundation year:

1396

When to go:

The best period to visit Targoviste City is between April and October, when is the perfect period for visits and walks. Here, the temperatures from spring till autumn are perfect, but there can be many rainy days. Summers are often very hot, but the traffic is lower making easier the access by car or walking.

Targoviste City

Relief, climate, rivers and lakes from Targoviste City:

Targoviste City is situated in the north part of Muntenia‘s historical region, in a downy relief area at the intersection of Sub Carpathian Hills with Targovistei’s High Plain, part of the Romanian Plain. Dambovita and Ialomita Rivers meadows which cross Dambovita region are nearby. The average of the altitude where the city is situated is 275 m height. The climate from Targoviste City is temperate-continental with big differences of temperature between summer and winter. The area is protected by Sub Carpathian peaks against winds and extreme temperatures. Summers are hot, even if sometimes can be cold periods during summer and winters are mild. The annual average of the temperature is 9-10° C. Targoviste City is crossed by Ialomita River and Chindia Lake is on its territory.

History of Targoviste City:

The history of Targoviste City is very important, because for approximately 3 centuries between the 14th and 17th centuries during Mircea cel Batran (Mircea the Old) reign, the city was the capital of the Romanian Country and the most important city from Muntenia. After the capital was moved in Bucharest, the city loses very much both from economical power and also from population. This gorgeous medieval city will charm mostly history, archaeology and culture lovers, but not only. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) The historical tourist objectives and attractions can be easily seen if you choose to walk in the historical area in a beautiful spring-autumn day. After the economy decreased, once the capital was moved to Bucharest, the city was based more and more on tourism.

Tourism and tourist objectives and attractions:

Targoviste City developed in time a flourishing tourism and today tens of thousands of tourists choose to visit the old Romanian capital. The most important tourist objectives and attractions from Targoviste City are the Royal Court built by the end of the 14th century and strengthened with a fortress during Mircea cel Batran (Mircea the Old) reign, the Royal Church built by Petru Cercel in 1584 which is situated nearby Royal Court and not the least, the famous and beautiful Chindia Tower, built by Vlad Tepes Ruler (known as Dracula) in the 15th century and is part of the monuments ensemble of the Royal Court. This historic tower will offer you beautiful views over Targoviste City, leaving the idea that you can go back in time. Visit Targoviste City!

The Royal Court and Church, Targoviste City