Gorj

Gorj is a county of Romania, located in the Oltenia region. Its capital city is Târgu Jiu.

The landscape is mainly made of rolling meadows, grassy hills and mountain scenery, and offers plenty of natural and cultural attractions to explore. Tiny towns and villages dot the county, where you can find some marvelous pieces of traditional architecture. If you go higher, in the mountains, you will discover several spa towns and very interesting monasteries. The main tourist destinations in Gorj are: the city and area around the mining town of Târgu Jiu (birthplace of famous sculptor Constantin Brancusi), the Parâng Mountains and the Polovragi Monastery.