Oraş Horezu
Horezu is a town located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It administers six villages: Ifrimești, Râmești, Romanii de Jos, Romanii de Sus, Tănăsești, and Urșani.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hurezi Monastery and Horezi Monastery.
Hurezi Monastery
Monastery
The Horezu Monastery or Hurezi Monastery was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, Romania. It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brâncovenesc style", known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vaideeni and Romanii de Jos.
Oraş Horezu
- Also known as: “168041” and “Comuna Horezu”
- Location: Vâlcea County, Romania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
45.1696° or 45° 10′ 11″ north
Longitude
23.9845° or 23° 59′ 4″ east
Elevation
549 metres (1,801 feet)
Open location code
8GQ55X9M+RQ
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In Other Languages
“Oraş Horezu” goes by many names.
- Hungarian: “Horezu”
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Notable Places Nearby
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