Discover "the Black Oil City" - Ploiesti!
Vizitarea obiectivelor turistice
Unique Museum! If you come to Ploiesti, it is a must to visit this museum. Recently renovated has a unique collection of watches, in Southeast Europe. The building is located near the Chestnut Boulevard, which also has buildings belonging to the national and local heritage.
You must see it, also building and watches collection!
The tour is short so you won't waste your time even if you do not like it, therefore i just suggest you to go!
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Klukkumúseum Nicolae Simache
1 Strada Nicolae SimacheUnique Museum! If you come to Ploiesti, it is a must to visit this museum. Recently renovated has a unique collection of watches, in Southeast Europe. The building is located near the Chestnut Boulevard, which also has buildings belonging to the national and local heritage.
You must see it, also building and watches collection!
The tour is short so you won't waste your time even if you do not like it, therefore i just suggest you to go!
This is the museum of one of our greatest writers, Ion Luca Caragiale. It's worth visiting not only for the books and the comprehensive collection of items that belonged to him, but also for the nice and professional staff who will answer all your questions. A very small museum that worth to be visited with family and especially with children which can get some cultural information.
Museum Caragiale
1 Strada KutuzovThis is the museum of one of our greatest writers, Ion Luca Caragiale. It's worth visiting not only for the books and the comprehensive collection of items that belonged to him, but also for the nice and professional staff who will answer all your questions. A very small museum that worth to be visited with family and especially with children which can get some cultural information.
Religious Sites
The great and impressive Synagogue Beth Israel is situated in the center of Ploiesti.
The Synagogue was built in 1911-1912, when the Jewish population from Ploiesti counted about 2500 persons.
Of the six synagogues in the area, the one in Ploiesti resisted the anti-Semitic persecutions and the Holocaust.
But, almost all members of the Jewish community have emigrated, and now - only 28 persons were officially reviewed in 2011.
Marea Sinagogă
12 Strada BasarabilorThe great and impressive Synagogue Beth Israel is situated in the center of Ploiesti.
The Synagogue was built in 1911-1912, when the Jewish population from Ploiesti counted about 2500 persons.
Of the six synagogues in the area, the one in Ploiesti resisted the anti-Semitic persecutions and the Holocaust.
But, almost all members of the Jewish community have emigrated, and now - only 28 persons were officially reviewed in 2011.
Representative for the city Ploiesti and local religion culture. This cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist it is a symbol of the Ploieşti City and you'll be impressed by the architecture.
Built in early XIXth century, it was reconstructed in 1840-1841, using the money of the local community (the multicultural Orthodox neighborhood included romanian ethnics, along with Bulgarians, Greeks and Serbians - alll contributed to the rebuilding the church). The future Cathedral received a new 55m tower bell in the first part of XXth century (they finished building it in 1939), as a memorial for 1st WW soldiers. The new building used to be one of the main landmarks of the prosperous Ploiești, former capital of European (and worldwide) oil industry. It survived almost untouched to the 2nd World War, while Ploiești was heavy bombed (by Russians, Americans, and later by Germans). Remember that here took place the well-known Tidal-Wave, the most important air battle of the American air-force in Europe.
Despite being quite high, nowadays the Cathedral is not so visible as it used to be in the mid-XXth century, since in early 1960s the communist regime choose to partly obturate its view with a 8 flats (ground floor + 7 more) building. Therefore, seen from South, one can see only the peak of the bell-fry.
This spectacular cathedral has become, over its decades of existence, more than just a building and a place of worship , not only a true tourist attraction.
If you have no idee how an Orthodox church looks like, it might be a very good idea to visit it if you are in the city.
St. John the Baptist
12 Bulevardul RepubliciiRepresentative for the city Ploiesti and local religion culture. This cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist it is a symbol of the Ploieşti City and you'll be impressed by the architecture.
Built in early XIXth century, it was reconstructed in 1840-1841, using the money of the local community (the multicultural Orthodox neighborhood included romanian ethnics, along with Bulgarians, Greeks and Serbians - alll contributed to the rebuilding the church). The future Cathedral received a new 55m tower bell in the first part of XXth century (they finished building it in 1939), as a memorial for 1st WW soldiers. The new building used to be one of the main landmarks of the prosperous Ploiești, former capital of European (and worldwide) oil industry. It survived almost untouched to the 2nd World War, while Ploiești was heavy bombed (by Russians, Americans, and later by Germans). Remember that here took place the well-known Tidal-Wave, the most important air battle of the American air-force in Europe.
Despite being quite high, nowadays the Cathedral is not so visible as it used to be in the mid-XXth century, since in early 1960s the communist regime choose to partly obturate its view with a 8 flats (ground floor + 7 more) building. Therefore, seen from South, one can see only the peak of the bell-fry.
This spectacular cathedral has become, over its decades of existence, more than just a building and a place of worship , not only a true tourist attraction.
If you have no idee how an Orthodox church looks like, it might be a very good idea to visit it if you are in the city.
Relax Areas
The park is quite big, bigger than expected. It was busts of romanian personalites, it has a Zoo, a Botanichal Garden, a museum and lots of little places to eat barbeque and have a drink.
Minningarparkur Konstantin Stere
nr.11 Strada DacieiThe park is quite big, bigger than expected. It was busts of romanian personalites, it has a Zoo, a Botanichal Garden, a museum and lots of little places to eat barbeque and have a drink.
Salina Himalaya it's an active salt room equipped with 2 halogenerators. It’s a great peaceful place for relaxing and reading and not only. Kids can play with educational toys and materials. If you look for a place that can offer you piece of quite and clear your mind and thoughts this is the wright place.
Salina Himalaya Ploiesti
44 Strada Elena DoamnaSalina Himalaya it's an active salt room equipped with 2 halogenerators. It’s a great peaceful place for relaxing and reading and not only. Kids can play with educational toys and materials. If you look for a place that can offer you piece of quite and clear your mind and thoughts this is the wright place.
Cultural Sites
the building is located close to the museum of history, in the city centre, it is recently decorated and it hosts events quite often. Tickets can be bought at an office close to the theatre. Worth a go.
Toma Caragiu Theater Ploiesti
13 Strada Toma Caragiuthe building is located close to the museum of history, in the city centre, it is recently decorated and it hosts events quite often. Tickets can be bought at an office close to the theatre. Worth a go.
Scena culinară
It is a central place in Ploiesti City to drink a coffee and meet people. A street restaurant near the central park in Ploiesti. Fabulous terrace, nice services, welcoming and friendly staff. The food is very tasty and the atmosphere is select.
Nero Bianco
Strada Constantin Dobrogeanu GhereaIt is a central place in Ploiesti City to drink a coffee and meet people. A street restaurant near the central park in Ploiesti. Fabulous terrace, nice services, welcoming and friendly staff. The food is very tasty and the atmosphere is select.
My favourite place in town! It is the place in town that has won hearts of everyone! Our favorite place for coffee, ice-cream and spending peaceful moments. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the food is done with passion. You have to taste everything because all is made in a way that makes you come back, I think the secret ingredient is "passion for cooking". The ice-creams are the best in Ploiesti, natural, based on Italian recepies. As well as the deserts, which are delicious. Every month they come up with new ideas in terms of food and beverages.
I really love this place and I recommend it to anyone!
Caffè Milano
25 Bulevardul RepubliciiMy favourite place in town! It is the place in town that has won hearts of everyone! Our favorite place for coffee, ice-cream and spending peaceful moments. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the food is done with passion. You have to taste everything because all is made in a way that makes you come back, I think the secret ingredient is "passion for cooking". The ice-creams are the best in Ploiesti, natural, based on Italian recepies. As well as the deserts, which are delicious. Every month they come up with new ideas in terms of food and beverages.
I really love this place and I recommend it to anyone!
Maybe the best restaurant in terms of food in Ploiesti. Nice building and atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the city center close to the south station railway. The staff is competent and speaks a rather good english. The restaurant proposes an outside court or an inside large salon. The menu is large and proposes everything a western european could enjoy (salads for the ladies and meat and meat for the boys). The prices are in the local average, cheap. Very good “ciorba de fasole in paine” and “papanasi”. Nice and helpful staff. Location relaxing and beautiful. A good place to eat.
Restaurant Prestij Ploiesti
nr. 1 Strada BobâlnaMaybe the best restaurant in terms of food in Ploiesti. Nice building and atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the city center close to the south station railway. The staff is competent and speaks a rather good english. The restaurant proposes an outside court or an inside large salon. The menu is large and proposes everything a western european could enjoy (salads for the ladies and meat and meat for the boys). The prices are in the local average, cheap. Very good “ciorba de fasole in paine” and “papanasi”. Nice and helpful staff. Location relaxing and beautiful. A good place to eat.
Nice place, good music and tasty and variate food. Prices are very good for the quantity and quality they offer. In Ploiesti are two locations, one of that central and the second one at the begining of Independence bulevard. Good papanasi with blueberry, so far favourite in town for everyone. Good for an informal dinner and also offers light dishes like salads or chicken.
Tres Olivos
Strada Ion Luca CaragialeNice place, good music and tasty and variate food. Prices are very good for the quantity and quality they offer. In Ploiesti are two locations, one of that central and the second one at the begining of Independence bulevard. Good papanasi with blueberry, so far favourite in town for everyone. Good for an informal dinner and also offers light dishes like salads or chicken.
City/town information
Peleș Castle - Former home of the Royal Family
This magnificent Neo-Renaissance castle is located in the town of Sinaia, some 60 km from Ploiesti and 45 km from the city of Brasov. Peles Palace is the most representative building in the period of the royalist Romania. It was built between 1873 and 1914 for the king Carol I on the medieval road that links historical regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery of foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. It was private property of the Romanian Royal Family until 1947, when the King Michael I of Romania abdicated. After fall of the Communist regime in Romania and death of Nicolae Ceausescu, the whole property that includes neigbouring Pelisor Castle and Foisor Hunting Lodge was returned to the family in 1997. It's worth a visit, don't miss! one of the most beautiful castles in Europe!
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Sinaia
Peleș Castle - Former home of the Royal Family
This magnificent Neo-Renaissance castle is located in the town of Sinaia, some 60 km from Ploiesti and 45 km from the city of Brasov. Peles Palace is the most representative building in the period of the royalist Romania. It was built between 1873 and 1914 for the king Carol I on the medieval road that links historical regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery of foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. It was private property of the Romanian Royal Family until 1947, when the King Michael I of Romania abdicated. After fall of the Communist regime in Romania and death of Nicolae Ceausescu, the whole property that includes neigbouring Pelisor Castle and Foisor Hunting Lodge was returned to the family in 1997. It's worth a visit, don't miss! one of the most beautiful castles in Europe!
Located about 120 km from Ploiesti, Bran Castle - commonly known as Dracula's Castle, Bran Castle is probably the most famous medieval castle in Romania. Perched atop a steep cliff, the castle guards an important tourist route that connects the historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania. A must!
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Brașov
Located about 120 km from Ploiesti, Bran Castle - commonly known as Dracula's Castle, Bran Castle is probably the most famous medieval castle in Romania. Perched atop a steep cliff, the castle guards an important tourist route that connects the historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania. A must!
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O zi în Ploiești, orașul lui Caragiale
În centrul orașului, Caragiale te invită să iei loc lângă el, pe o bancă! Puțin mai încolo, Muzeul Ceasului și Muzeul Petrolului, unice în țară, așteaptă să le descoperi. La hipodrom, cursele de galop și de trap au îmbrăcat iar haine de sărbătoare, în timp ce la stadionul ,,Ilie Oană“ încă plutește în aer bucuria promovarii. Cu o istorie impresionantă, cu bulevarde largi și cafenele ascunse printre castani, Ploieștiul are darul de a oferi vizitatorului experiențe inedite. Așa că, nu ezitați să vă opriți aici, fie doar și pentru câteva ore!
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Obiective de neratat!
În Parcul Central, l-am salutat pe Nichita Stănescu, surprins pentru eternitate într-o statuie, apoi pe Caragiale, care, galant, făcuse loc pe bancă unor doamne. Am admirat florile, jocul fântânii arteziene, al adolescenților în căutarea primei iubiri. La Palatul Culturii, în holul principal, gigantic, de o frumusețe arhitectonică aparte (datorită dimensiunilor și coloanelor care îl înconjoară mai este numit „Sala pașilor pierduți” sau „Sala coloanelor”). La Muzeul Județean de Științele Naturii Prahova gasim Muzeul Omului și la Acvariu, ce funcționează în Palatul Culturii!
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Halele Centrale
Următoarea oprire a fost la Halele Centrale, poziționate în apropierea Catedralei Sf. Ioan Botezătorul (aflată în proces de reabilitare), ce ne-au reținut atenția prin cupola de 37 de metri, care nu este susținută de stâlpi interior, și prin turnul pătrat cu ceas. Ca și destinație, halele și-a păstrat obiectivul principal, acela de piață. Desigur, nu am ratat de admirat nici clădirea modernă în care funcționează primăria, Hotelul ,,Central” sau numeroasele monumente dispuse prin centrul municipiului.