Târgu Jiu, Capital city in southwestern Romania
Târgu Jiu is a city in southwestern Romania situated along the Jiu River with residential neighborhoods and industrial areas spread across its territory. The nearby Carpathian foothills shape the surrounding landscape and create the city's geographic character.
The settlement appears in records from 1406, though it grew from earlier Roman trading posts established in the area. Over time it became the administrative center of the surrounding region.
The Memorial Way displays Constantin Brâncuși's monumental sculptures in the open air, where locals and visitors walk among works that have shaped the identity of this place for generations.
Getting around the city is straightforward with trolleybuses and regular buses connecting neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Most destinations are within easy reach by walking or public transportation.
The local art museum holds photographs and documents connected to Constantin Brâncuški's work, as this is the only place where he created a public sculpture ensemble. Visitors find material documenting his relationship with the city.
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