Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu is home to the Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși — a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2024 — and is also the birthplace of the sculptor himself, making it the primary destination for his work in Romania. The town sits on the banks of the river Jiu in the Oltenia region, close to the Southern Sub-Carpathians, with a walkable centre well supplied with cafés and restaurants.
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- Population73,545
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.3 km5.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Târgu Jiu: quick answers
Where is Târgu Jiu?
Târgu Jiu is in Romania, about 91 km57 miles in a straight line from Craiova.
How do you get to Târgu Jiu?
The nearest airport is Craiova (CRA), about 2 hr 4 min away by road. The nearest train station is Bumbești, about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Târgu Jiu?
The warmest month is July, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C31°F. The wettest month is May, with about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Târgu Jiu?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 18 restaurants, 4 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Târgu Jiu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Salasu de Sus, Strehaia and Rau de Mori.