Ursache’s Cross (East)
Ursache’s Cross (East) is a monument in Polovragi, Gorj County. Ursache’s Cross (East) is situated nearby to Polovragi Cave, as well as near Cheile Oltețului.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mănăstirea Polovragi and Woman’s Cave (entrance);Woman’s Cave.
Mănăstirea Polovragi
Monastery
Photo: Miehs, CC BY-SA 3.0 ro.
Mănăstirea Polovragi is a monastery, which is situated 1 km southeast of Ursache’s Cross (East).
Woman’s Cave (entrance);Woman’s Cave
Cave
Photo: Cristian Bortes, CC BY 2.0.
Peștera Muierilor, or Peștera Muierii, is an elaborate cave system located in the Baia de Fier commune, Gorj County, Romania. It contains abundant cave bear remains, as well as a human skull. Woman’s Cave (entrance);Woman’s Cave is situated 2 km west of Ursache’s Cross (East).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Polovragi and Cernădia.
Polovragi
Village
Photo: Mitrutpopoiu, Public domain.
Polovragi is a village, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Ursache’s Cross (East).
Cernădia
Village
Photo: Țetcu Mircea Rareș, CC BY 2.5.
Cernădia is a village, which is situated 5 km southwest of Ursache’s Cross (East).
Bercești
Village
Photo: Nicu farcas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bercești is a village, which is situated 6 km southwest of Ursache’s Cross (East).
Ursache’s Cross (East)
- Type: Monument
- Also known as: “Crucea lui Ursache (est)”
- Category: historic site
- Location: Polovragi, Gorj County, Romania, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
45.19918° or 45° 11′ 57″ northLongitude
23.78055° or 23° 46′ 50″ eastOpen location code
8GQ55QXJ+M6OpenStreetMap ID
node 4924450846OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Polovragi Cave and Cheile Oltețului.
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