Discover the EDEN destinations of Gorj county
Two tourist destinations in the Gorj county have received the title of European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) - a distinction given by the European Commission that rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism in smaller destinations throughout Europe.
🏞 Tismana
Category: LOCAL TOURISM AND GASTRONOMY
Tismana is a renowned destination for gastronomic festivals:
The Meats Aspic Festival
A unique event in Romania, held in the Tismana area. Cold meats can be goose, fish, chicken, turkey, rooster, quail, pork, beef, game, rabbit, and are consumed with hot stuffed cabbage, polenta and hot pepper.
A unique event in Romania, held in the Tismana area. Cold meats can be goose, fish, chicken, turkey, rooster, quail, pork, beef, game, rabbit, and are consumed with hot stuffed cabbage, polenta and hot pepper.
The Trout Festival
Held on the Annunciation holiday, March 25th, highlighting the offerings of the trout farms in the area. Fish, especially trout, is considered a traditional dish in wedding menus, and is usually served with polenta and mujdei.
Held on the Annunciation holiday, March 25th, highlighting the offerings of the trout farms in the area. Fish, especially trout, is considered a traditional dish in wedding menus, and is usually served with polenta and mujdei.
The Chestnut Festival
The chestnut tree is the symbol of Tismana, its fruits being both food and medicine. As a food, they are mainly used to prepare sweets, and as medicine they are used to obtain medicinal wine, tincture, powder, teas, ointments. The festival takes place in early October.
The chestnut tree is the symbol of Tismana, its fruits being both food and medicine. As a food, they are mainly used to prepare sweets, and as medicine they are used to obtain medicinal wine, tincture, powder, teas, ointments. The festival takes place in early October.
The inhabitants here have occupations in agriculture, animal husbandry, beekeeping, fish farming, traditional crafts. Local economy products are marketed in a daily market in the local center and in the weekly animal market.
The Tismana Monastery is the most renowned cultural and religious site of the destination. It was founded by the Holy Father Nicodim from Tismana (1310-1406), to whom the choice of architectural style belongs. The brick construction was carried out with the support of rulers Radu Negru Voievod (1377-1383), Dan I (1384-1386) and Mircea cel Bătrân (1386-1418).
🏞 Polovragi
Category: RURAL TOURISM
In the state of Polovragi, visitors can discover various aspects of rural life in Oltenia, enjoying the wonders of nature and those made by human hands, from the peaks of the Căpățânii Mountains to the depths of the Polovragi Cave, from the ruins of Dacian fortresses to the sanctuary of the Polovragi Monastery, all with a story prepared for travelers ready to collect new memories.
In the state of Polovragi, visitors can discover various aspects of rural life in Oltenia, enjoying the wonders of nature and those made by human hands, from the peaks of the Căpățânii Mountains to the depths of the Polovragi Cave, from the ruins of Dacian fortresses to the sanctuary of the Polovragi Monastery, all with a story prepared for travelers ready to collect new memories.
The first thing to notice upon entering Polovragi is the typical architecture of the houses. Each household has an authentic connection with nature and traditional lifestyle. People in Polovragi make their own tools and clothes, and follow the old agricultural cycle. Among them, anyone can see the authenticity of the lifestyle and artistic details in everything they create.
Whether it's a wooden gate, a traditional costume, a musical instrument, a ceramic vessel, or a dish, there is always a touch of soul. Thus, the impression left is that of a community of folk artists, for whom each object has a special purpose and significance, inherited from generations of the past.
