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Explore Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu in Municipiul Târgu Jiu (Gorj) with it's 97,179 inhabitants is located in Romania about 145 mi (or 233 km) west of Bucharest, the country's capital.
Local time in Târgu Jiu is now 12:35 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Bucharest with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Târgu Jiu, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Romania is Caransebeş Airport in a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Romania is Monastery of Horezu in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Turcinesti, Balesti, Stanesti, Lelesti and Dragutesti. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F
Morning Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
Evening Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
Night Temperature | 1°C / 34 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 2% |
Air Humidity | 42% |
Air Pressure | 1006 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
2°C (36 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Rain and snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
4°C (40 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
3°C (37 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu
The Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuşi at Târgu Jiu is an homage to the Romanian heroes of the First World War. The ensemble comprises three sculptures: the Table of Silence, the Gate of the Kiss and the Column of the Infinite, on an axis 1,300 m (4,250 ft) long, oriented west to east. The Ensemble is considered to be one of the great works of 20th century outdoor sculpture.
Stadionul Tudor Vladimirescu
Tudor Vladimirescu Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Târgu Jiu, Romania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Pandurii Târgu Jiu. It is named after Tudor Vladimirescu, the Wallachian revolutionary hero. The stadium hosted the Romanian Cup Final of the 2008-2009 season.
Constantin Brâncuși University
Constantin Brâncuşi University of Targu Jiu (Universitatea "Constantin Brâncuşi" din Tg-Jiu) is a university in the city of Târgu Jiu, Romania. It was established in 1990 and has five faculties and three additional departments. It is named after the artist Constantin Brâncuşi.