Place:Târgu Jiu, Gorj, Romania

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NameTârgu Jiu
Alt namesTurgu Jiusource: BHA, Authority file (2003-)
Târgu Jiusource: BHA, Authority file (2003-)
Târgu-Jiusource: Canby, Historic Places (1984) I, 935
Tîrgu Jiusource: Getty Vocabulary Program
Tîrgu Jiusource: Wikipedia
TypeCity
Coordinates45.05°N 23.3°E
Located inGorj, Romania
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Târgu Jiu is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia and Ursați.

The city is noted for the Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși.

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