Giurgiu

Giurgiu County lies on the Danube in southern Romania, directly across the river from Ruse, Bulgaria. The county seat, Giurgiu city, is linked to Ruse by the Giurgiu–Ruse "Friendship Bridge," a road-and-rail crossing opened in 1954. Landmarks include the Ottoman-era clock tower, the ruins of the 14th-century Giurgiu Fortress built by Mircea the Elder, and, southeast of the city, the Comana Monastery (traditionally associated with Vlad Țepeș) and Comana Nature Park, a wetland reserve.

May through October offers the mildest weather for the Danube waterfront and Comana Nature Park.

Local buses and minibuses connect the main towns within the county. For rural areas, a car is recommended.

• Giurgiu
• Bolintin-Vale
• Mihailesti
• Comana
• Comana Natural Park

The county shares the traditional Romanian table: sarmale (cabbage rolls), mămăligă (polenta), and grilled meats, alongside local țuică (plum brandy).

1. Walk the Danube waterfront and see the ruins of the 14th-century Giurgiu Fortress.
2. Visit the Ottoman-era clock tower in Giurgiu city.
3. Explore Comana Monastery and the wetlands of Comana Nature Park.