Tourist Guide Râmnicu Vâlcea

1. Start with the Tourist Info Center

Address: the Tourist Information Center is located at 23 Tudor Vladimirescu Boulevard.

2. Zăvoi Park

It is flanked by Splaiul Independentei, on the bank of the Olanesti River, and by Stiberi Voda Street. It is a medium-sized park, with a circumference of just over 1 km. It is one of the oldest parks in the country with 170 years of life. The founder of Zavoi Park can be considered the ruler Barbu Stirbei. In this park was sworn on the Constitution of the revolutionaries of 1848, and Anton Pann led the choir that sang "Desteapta-te, romane!". Among the attractions of the park are the pond with white water lilies and turtles, the islands of flowers, Zavoi Lake with its fountain, Zavoi Tavern, the restaurant on the island, Barbu Stirbei's Fountain, playgrounds.

3. Anton Pann Memorial House

The address is 4 Stirbei Voda Street (on Google it says Stirbei Voda 18), open from Tuesday through Sunday from 10-18. The whole ticket costs 6 lei. Photo fee 100 lei !!!!

It is a one-story house, built in the 18th century, where Anton Pann lived in the 19th century. It has several rooms that can be visited where old painted furniture and other original objects, such as carpets, are preserved. The museum is small and interesting, unfortunately with a very unwelcoming host, at least when I visited it. Near the house there is a bust of Anton Pann.

Church "Cuv. Paraschiva" Church

The address is Calea lui Traian 133. It is actually located between the above mentioned street and the parallel street Carol I.

4. Independence Monument

The address is Carol I Street.

It is built on an elevated area above the street, thus standing out. From above is a view of the Revolution Square in front of it. Independence is symbolized by a suffering woman with an open book in front of her.

Revolution Square / Court / Tribunal

The Scuarul Revolutei is a pedestrian link in steps, which connects Carol I Street to Calea lui Traian. It is flanked by the Court of Justice and the Tribunal.

We're passing on Cpt. Negoescu St., near Church of All Saints to reach

5. History Museum / Art Museum / Library

History Museum

The address is Calea lui Traian 143. Open from 9 am to 7 pm except Tuesdays and Sundays.

The building was built in the 19th century and formerly housed the "Clock School". In front of it are 2 cannons.

"Antim Ivireanul" County Library

The address is 26 Carol I street. Open Monday - Friday between 9 - 20.

Antim Ivireanul was an ancient scribe and religious orator, printer, draughtsman and calligrapher. In the reading room you have access to 85.00 volumes of books.

The Art Museum "The Simian House"

The address is 25 Carol I Street. It is open daily from 9 - 17.

It is opposite the library. The house belonged to the Simian family and represents the eclectic style. Here you can admire numerous pictures, paintings, art objects, icons.

6. Statue of Emperor Trajan

We continue on Carol I Street until we reach the Archbishopric of Ramnic, in front of which we find the Episcopal Statue and the Statue of Emperor Traian.

7. "Alexandru Lahovari" National College / Philharmonic

The address is 19 General Praporgescu Street.

Diagonally to the Statue of Traian, on the main boulevard of the city, Calea lui Traian, is the building that I like the most and which hosts in one part of it the Ion Dumitrescu Philharmonic, and "in the back" The National College "Alexandru Lahovari".

8. Cetățuia Church / Hermitage

The address is Dealul Malului street.

On the Citadel Hill, it is worth taking a detour to this holy place. There is also a driveway that climbs up to the top, and a narrow path for a walk.