2014Discover Romania, Oltenia - Set

Rooted in the era of the Basarab dynasty (that also gave it the name of The Cradle of the Basarabs), the historic region of Oltenia mirrors the two millennia of the Romanian people’s history. Surrounded by the southern Carpathians and the waters of the Danube and Jiu rivers, Oltenia encompasses Dolj and Gorj Counties, as well as parts of Mehedinti, Olt, Valcea and Teleorman Counties, being endowed with a varied and rich relief made of natural resources and priceless unique traditions.