Horezu
Horezu is a town in Horezu, Vâlcea County. Horezu is situated nearby to the quarter Bălăneşti, as well as near the village Olari.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. Hurezi Monastery is situated 2½ km northeast of Horezu.
Hospital Church, Horezu Monastery
Church
Hospital Church, Horezu Monastery is situated 2½ km northeast of Horezu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Râmești and Romanii de Jos.
Horezu
- Type: Town
- Category: locality
- Location: Horezu, Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
45.15202° or 45° 9′ 7″ north
Longitude
23.98649° or 23° 59′ 11″ east
Open location code
8GQ55X2P+RH
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=town
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