Ploiești, Industrial city in Prahova County, Romania.
The city occupies 48 square kilometers of land north of Bucharest, serving as the administrative center of Prahova County at 165 meters elevation.
Established in 1596, Ploiești transformed from a small trading post into a major petroleum refining center during the 19th century industrial revolution.
The Nicolae Simache Clock Museum displays an extensive collection of timepieces inside a restored historical building from different periods and origins.
The public transportation network includes 33 bus lines, trolleybuses, and trams that transport 150,000 passengers daily throughout the urban area.
Three active petroleum refineries continue operations in Ploiești, maintaining its position as a central hub for Romanian oil processing since 1857.
Location: Prahova County
Inception: 1596
Capital city: Ploiești
Elevation above the sea: 165 m
Address: Piata Eroilor, 1A, Ploiesti, Prahova 100001–100585
Phone: +40244595063
Email: comunicare@ploiesti.ro
Website: https://ploiesti.ro
GPS coordinates: 44.94111,26.02250
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
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