Bălăneşti
Bălăneşti is a quarter in Horezu, Vâlcea County. Bălăneşti is situated nearby to the village Olari, as well as near Romanii de Jos.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hurezi Monastery and Horezi Monastery.
Hurezi Monastery
Monastery
Photo: CristianChirita, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi
Church
Photo: Miehs, CC BY-SA 3.0 ro.
Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi is a church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Romanii de Jos and Râmești.
Urșani
Village
Photo: Țetcu Mircea Rareș, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Urșani is a village, which is situated 3 km northwest of Bălăneşti.
Bălăneşti
- Type: Quarter
- Also known as: “Balanesti” and “Bălănești”
- Category: locality
- Location: Horezu, Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
45.16023° or 45° 9′ 37″ northLongitude
23.99485° or 23° 59′ 42″ eastElevation
715 metres (2,346 feet)Open location code
8GQ55X6V+3WOpenStreetMap ID
node 9260486829OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarterGeoNames ID
685688
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