Târgu Jiu Voyage Tips and guide

Târgu Jiu is a city in Oltenia, Romania. It is a very old city and has had a strong tradition of mining, until 1998 when most mines were closed. It is the birthplace of the famous sculptor Constantin Brâncuși, and some of his earliest works can be admired here.

• Tourist information, No. 3 Crișan Street, ☏ +40 253 223 261. Daily: 09:00 – 17:00.  (updated Nov 2020)

There are several daily trains from the capital, Bucharest.

• 45.03176523.2805131 Târgu Jiu railway station (Gara Târgu Jiu), Strada Republicii, ☏ +40 731990321.  (updated Apr 2019)

Târgu Jiu can be reached on the E 79 and DN 67 roads.

Map of Târgu Jiu

There are two trolleybus and several diesel bus lines.

• 45.039423.26871 Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși (Ansamblul sculptural Constantin Brâncuși). The beautiful park with some of Constantin Brâncuși's sculptures. In 2024, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  (updated Apr 2019)

• 45.03746423.2854282 The Endless Column (Coloana Infinitului).  
• 45.03939923.2686943 Gate of the Kiss (Poarta Sărutului).  
• 45.03962723.26674 Table of Silence (Masa Tăcerii).  

Map of Târgu Jiu

• 44.97522.7611111 God's Bridge (Podul lui Dumnezeu). The second-biggest natural bridge in Europe, and the biggest in Romania.  
• 45.11855323.3142812 Cula Cartianu.  
• 45.04593422.9518123 Tismana Monastery (Mănăstirea Tismana).  
• 45.00028722.8044734 Baia de Aramă Monastery (Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă).  

Around the park there are several places where you can eat.

• 45.04519123.2759171 Hotel Anna, Bulevardul Ecaterina Teodoroiu 17, ☏ +40 253 206 333. Very modern hotel with Swedish buffet breakfast and cafe/bar. 197 lei.  (updated Apr 2019)