Dâmbovița
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Dâmbovița County lies in southern Romania, in the Wallachian Plain rising into the Southern Carpathian foothills. Its seat, Târgoviște, served as the capital of Wallachia from 1396 to 1714 and holds the medieval Princely Court complex and the Chindia Tower built under Vlad the Impaler; it was also the site of the trial and execution of Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu in December 1989.
When is the best time to visit?
May through October offers the mildest weather for touring Târgoviște and the county's foothill towns; winters are cold.
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Local buses and minibuses connect the main towns within the county. For rural areas, a car is recommended.
Where should you go?
- Targoviste
- Moreni
- Pucioasa
- Gaesti
- Titu
- Fieni
- Racari
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WhatsAppWhat should you eat?
The county shares the traditional Romanian table: sarmale (cabbage rolls), mămăligă (polenta), and grilled meats, alongside local țuică (plum brandy).
What are the standout experiences?
- Tour the Princely Court and Chindia Tower in Târgoviște, seat of medieval Wallachia.
- Visit the Ceaușescu trial and execution site in Târgoviște.
Top Destinations
Every destination in Dâmbovița with a guide — tap a place for the full guide.
Fieni
Fieni is a small town in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, situated on the…
Gaesti
Găești is a town in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, with a population of…
Moreni
Moreni is a municipality in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, in the…
Pucioasa
Pucioasa is a spa town in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, located on the…
Racari
Răcari is a town in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, located in the…
Targoviste
Târgoviște is the county seat of Dâmbovița County and one of the most…
Titu
Titu is a town in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, located in the…
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