Municipiul Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu is a city in Oltenia, Romania. It is a very old city and has had a strong tradition of mining, until 1998 when most mines were closed. It is the birthplace of the famous sculptor Constantin Brâncuși, and some of his earliest works can be admired here.- …has about 73,500 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 210 metres (700 feet)
- …is also known as “77812”
Places of Interest
Highlights include The Endless Column and Gate of the Kiss.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bălani and Ursați.
Municipiul Târgu Jiu
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Latitude
45.0528° or 45° 3′ 10″ north
Longitude
23.2771° or 23° 16′ 38″ east
Open location code
8GQ5373G+4R
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