Mehedinți County

Mehedinți County is an administrative division in southwestern Romania that stretches from the Danube River in the south to the mountains in the north. The region encompasses river lowlands, rolling hills, and highland areas where numerous towns and villages are spread across the landscape.

The county's name comes from the Hungarian word 'méh' meaning bee, reflecting the region's importance in beekeeping and honey production during the medieval period. This heritage shaped the local economy and communities for centuries.

The region holds traditional festivals where local craftspeople display handmade textiles, carved wooden objects, and farm products from their communities. These gatherings reflect the customs and skills passed down through generations in rural settlements.

Drobeta-Turnu Severin, the county seat, connects to major cities through national roads DN6 and DN67. The Danube River offers alternative travel routes, making the region accessible by road or water depending on your starting point and travel plans.

The region is home to the Iron Gates dams on the Danube, two major hydroelectric structures that together form one of Europe's largest river power systems. This engineering feat has reshaped the landscape and supplies power to surrounding areas.

Location: Romania

Capital city: Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Shares border with: Vidin, Caraș-Severin County, Gorj County, Dolj County

Website: http://prefecturamehedinti.ro

GPS coordinates: 44.63000,22.88000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:19