Horezu

Horezu is a town in the northern part of Oltenia, close to the Carpathian mountains.

Overview

Horezu is best known for the traditional pottery manufactured in the area and for its 17th century monastery.

Getting There

There are hourly buses from Ramnicu Valcea (trip takes one hour) and less frequent ones from Targu Jiu (about two hours away).

Getting Around

The town is small enough to be walkable.

Sights

Mănăstirea Horezu (Hurezi) (Horezu Monastery), (north-eastern part of town), ☎ +40250860071, www.episcopia-ramnicului.ro. Built in the 1690s, the monastery is one of the most beautiful examples of the Brâncovenesc style (a mix of Baroque, Oriental and traditional Romanian architecture); it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hotels & Accommodation

Accommodations are mostly in guest houses; prices start at around €15/night.

Nearby Destinations

Complexul muzeal Maldaresti (Maldaresti museum complex), in Maldaresti village, about 3 km away from Horezu. 10-18 (summer), 9-17 (winter). Traditional fortified houses
Manastirea Bistrita (Bistrita monastery), (approx. 10 km north east of Horezu). Built in the 15th century
Cheile Bistritei (Bistrita canyon), (near Costesti village, east of Horezu).
Pestera Liliecilor (Bats' cave), (near Bistrita monastery).