Curtea de Argeș, Medieval municipality in Argeș County, Romania.
Description
Curtea de Argeș sits at about 417 meters elevation on the Argeș River banks near the Southern Carpathian mountains. The city has a municipal museum holding around 12,000 objects, with 300 recognized as national cultural heritage items.
History
The city was Wallachia's first capital from its early days until the 16th century. Political power later moved to Târgoviște, marking the end of its role as the central seat of authority.
Culture
The Royal Church from the 14th century shows Byzantine architectural style and attracts visitors interested in sacred art. This place keeps the religious tradition and its artistic features alive today.
Practical
The municipal museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday and displays its collection in an accessible format. Visitors should allow enough time to view the objects at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The monastery built in 1512 under Neagoe Basarab stands out for its distinctive tower designs. Interior wall paintings from that era remain visible to visitors today.
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