Oraş Cãlimãneşti

Călimănești, often known as Călimănești-Căciulata, is a town in Vâlcea County, southern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia and the northern part of the county, on the traditional route connecting the region to Transylvania, and at the southern end of the Olt River valley crossing the Southern Carpathians.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cozia Monastery and Păușa railway station.

Cozia Monastery

Church

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Cozia Monastery is one of the most important medieval monastic complexes in Romania, located on the right bank of the Olt River near the town of Călimănești in Vâlcea County. Cozia Monastery is situated 4 km northwest of Oraş Cãlimãneşti.

Păușa railway station

Railway stop

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Păușa railway station is a railway stop.

Castra Arutela

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Arutela was an ancient Roman fort in the Roman province of Dacia today near the town Călimănești. It lies on the left bank of the Olt River. It was part of the Roman frontier system of the Limes Alutanus. Castra Arutela is situated 4½ km northwest of Oraş Cãlimãneşti.