Târgu Jiu

Târgu Jiu (also spelt Tîrgu Jiu) is a town in the Gorj county, Oltenia, Romania. It situated among the lower slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, on the East bank of the river Jiu, and at the terminus of a branch railway which joins the main Wallachian line between Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Craiova.

Related Topics:
Gorj - Oltenia - Romania - Carpathian Mountains - Jiu - Wallachia - Drobeta-Turnu Severin - Craiova

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Anthracite coal is found in the neighborhood, starting with the 1960s, extracting industry flourished in the region, increasing abruptly its population. However, starting with the 1990s, this industry is in decline.

Related Topics:
Anthracite - 1960s

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During World War II the city was the site of a concentration camp in which political prisoners were detained.

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World War II - Concentration camp

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The sculptor Constantin Brancusi had his studio here, and several of his larger sculptures such as The Endless Column can be found in the town.

Related Topics:
Constantin Brancusi - The Endless Column

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