Valea Calugareasca route

Valea Calugareasca

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May 28th 2014
This wasn't actually a trip, because I went there for work. I went there twice, on two consecutive days, but I only drove the second time (when I went alone). Of course, when I went alone I managed to get lost through Ploiesti (on the way back)... Total distance: 157 km. ... read more

Europe » Romania » Muntenia » Prahova

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The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognitio... ... read more