RomaniaTârgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw]), is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, and Ursați. The city is noted for the Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.
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Climate in Targu Jiu
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Day trips and nearby cities from Targu Jiu
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Targu Jiu; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripDrobeta Turnu Severin
Romania
67 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripHunedoara
Romania
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripRamnicu Valcea
Romania
86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripCraiova
Romania
90 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripSibiu
Romania
108 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Long day or overnightPitesti
Romania
128 km≈ 2 h
Long day or overnightTargoviste
Romania
173 km≈ 2 h 40 min
Long day or overnightTimisoara
Romania
178 km≈ 2 h 45 min
From Targu Jiu you can reach Drobeta Turnu Severin (67 km), Hunedoara (84 km), Ramnicu Valcea (86 km), Craiova (90 km) and Sibiu (108 km) in about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 40 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.