Slatina, County capital in southern Romania.
Slatina sits along the Olt River at 135 meters elevation with neighborhoods on both riverbanks. The city hosts major industrial facilities including aluminum plants and a thermoelectric power station, plus substantial railway links to large Romanian cities.
The first written mention dates to 1368 when Prince Vladislav I Vlaicu named the town in a document about merchant customs. This shows it was already a recognized trading point in the region at that time.
The municipal museum holds Lower Paleolithic stone tools, Roman objects, old manuscripts, folk costumes, and coins spanning multiple periods. These collections reflect the region's long connection to different peoples and their ways of life.
The city is easy to reach by train, with multiple connections to major Romanian centers. The riverside location makes navigation simple when exploring different neighborhoods.
The Atletul Albanez bakery makes Romanian sweets following recipes passed down through generations. This handcraft preserves local baking traditions and often draws visitors seeking authentic regional pastries.
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