Petroșani, Mining city in Hunedoara County, Romania.
Petroșani sits at the center of the Jiu Valley coalfield region, surrounded by the Parâng Mountains in west-central Romania at 615 meters elevation.
The settlement began in 1640 when twenty serfs from Petros established residence, leading to its transformation into a major coal mining center after 1840.
The Mining Museum preserves industrial equipment and documents while the I.D. Sîrbu Theater presents regular performances throughout the theatrical season.
The University of Petroșani specializes in mining engineering education and research, connecting students with regional industrial operations through practical training programs.
The celebrated author Jules Verne featured this Romanian mining city in his 1892 novel Le Château des Carpates following his visit to the region.
Location: Hunedoara County
Capital city: Petroșani
Elevation above the sea: 615 m
Address: Str. 1 Decembrie 1918, Nr. 93, 332019, Petrosani, Hunedoara 335700
Phone: +40254541220
Email: primarie@primariapetrosani.ro
Website: http://petrosani.ro
GPS coordinates: 45.41439,23.37409
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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