Guidebook for Brăești

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Guidebook for Brăești

Shopping

Nearest food shop is in Ruginoasa Village, 15 minutes walk down the road from us. You drive past it as you get into the village, it's on the right and has some colourful parasols outside and tables and chairs. It is also an outdoor cafe.
Local village shop in the nearest village (pinu) supplies most basic groceries, bakery items, dairy, snack food and drinks. Journey time: 15 minutes drive There is also a village shop in Ruginoasa village (where the house is) that supplies liekwise, it is also a cafe.
Pinu
Local village shop in the nearest village (pinu) supplies most basic groceries, bakery items, dairy, snack food and drinks. Journey time: 15 minutes drive There is also a village shop in Ruginoasa village (where the house is) that supplies liekwise, it is also a cafe.
There are a few general stores and a pharmacy in Parscov, which is just 40 minutes away from the location.
Pârscov
There are a few general stores and a pharmacy in Parscov, which is just 40 minutes away from the location.

Eating Out

good quality food served in a cosy atmosphere at reasonable prices. Journey time: 53 min (32.1 km) via DN10
Complex Turistic Măgura
Nr 250 Str Mihai Viteazul
good quality food served in a cosy atmosphere at reasonable prices. Journey time: 53 min (32.1 km) via DN10
It is a good place to stop for refreshments, craft shopping, cafe, toilet break and restaurant. It is also a good point to stop and admire the area. Journey time: 53 min (32.1 km) via DN10
Măgura
It is a good place to stop for refreshments, craft shopping, cafe, toilet break and restaurant. It is also a good point to stop and admire the area. Journey time: 53 min (32.1 km) via DN10

Arts & Culture

Colți is known for having been the only place in Romania where amber was extracted. The old amber mine has been closed since 1948, but the commune is the location of the only amber museum in Romania. The museum was opened in 1973 and exhibits pieces of amber and other minerals as well as deeds and documents that refer to amber mining. The most important exhibits are some pieces of amber that weigh over 1.5 kilograms, an earring with a piece of amber that preserves a 3-million-year-old ant, and another piece that kept the shape of the tree from whose resin it emerged. (Wikipedia) Journey time: 55 min (20.3 km) via DC89
Colecţia Muzeală Colţi
DC69
Colți is known for having been the only place in Romania where amber was extracted. The old amber mine has been closed since 1948, but the commune is the location of the only amber museum in Romania. The museum was opened in 1973 and exhibits pieces of amber and other minerals as well as deeds and documents that refer to amber mining. The most important exhibits are some pieces of amber that weigh over 1.5 kilograms, an earring with a piece of amber that preserves a 3-million-year-old ant, and another piece that kept the shape of the tree from whose resin it emerged. (Wikipedia) Journey time: 55 min (20.3 km) via DC89
Memorial House. The building is also worth visiting also for its architecture. V. Voiculescu was a Romanian poet, short-story writer, playwright and physician.After World War II, Romanian communist authorities attacked and persecuted him for his religious and democratic ideals, and did not allow him to publish. He was imprisoned in 1958, at the age of 74, and he spent the following four years in prison; he became ill during detention. His final work, Shakespeare's Last Imagined Sonnets in the Imaginary Translation of..., comprises 90 sonnets, written between 1954 and 1958. An intricate portrayal of love in all its glory, it was published posthumously. Journey time: 45 min (25.8 km) via DC86
Casa Memorială Vasile Voiculescu
Memorial House. The building is also worth visiting also for its architecture. V. Voiculescu was a Romanian poet, short-story writer, playwright and physician.After World War II, Romanian communist authorities attacked and persecuted him for his religious and democratic ideals, and did not allow him to publish. He was imprisoned in 1958, at the age of 74, and he spent the following four years in prison; he became ill during detention. His final work, Shakespeare's Last Imagined Sonnets in the Imaginary Translation of..., comprises 90 sonnets, written between 1954 and 1958. An intricate portrayal of love in all its glory, it was published posthumously. Journey time: 45 min (25.8 km) via DC86
Magura Sculpture Camp is a unique exhibition, developed outdoors, including a large number of art works scattered all over the glades on the hills that watch over Magura. Built between 1970 and 1986, it’s an exceptional outdoor museum, placed on a few hectares area near the Ciolanu Monastery. Magura Sculpture Camp formed after an event that took place during the summers of the years 1970-1986, when students and graduates of the Bucharest Academy of Art were training here. The Sculpture Camp from Magura is the largest exhibition of its kind all over the country and also among the largest in the world. Journey time: 1 h 4 min (38.9 km) via DN10
Κατασκήνωση γλυπτικής Μαγούρας
DJ203G
Magura Sculpture Camp is a unique exhibition, developed outdoors, including a large number of art works scattered all over the glades on the hills that watch over Magura. Built between 1970 and 1986, it’s an exceptional outdoor museum, placed on a few hectares area near the Ciolanu Monastery. Magura Sculpture Camp formed after an event that took place during the summers of the years 1970-1986, when students and graduates of the Bucharest Academy of Art were training here. The Sculpture Camp from Magura is the largest exhibition of its kind all over the country and also among the largest in the world. Journey time: 1 h 4 min (38.9 km) via DN10
Salt Museum can be coupled with a visit to the Salt Mine in the same location (Slanic). You will find stunning resemblance between this building and Mantescu House. They have the same architecture. Journey time: 2 h 12 min (100.2 km) via DJ102B
Muzeul Sării din Slănic Prahova
19 Strada 23 August
Salt Museum can be coupled with a visit to the Salt Mine in the same location (Slanic). You will find stunning resemblance between this building and Mantescu House. They have the same architecture. Journey time: 2 h 12 min (100.2 km) via DJ102B
A beautiful cultural centre showcasing traditional architecture of the area. It is a museum of traditional art. The building is a historic monument, recently restored. Journey time: 1 h 38 min (72.4 km) via DN10
House Blazons
DJ103P
A beautiful cultural centre showcasing traditional architecture of the area. It is a museum of traditional art. The building is a historic monument, recently restored. Journey time: 1 h 38 min (72.4 km) via DN10

Sightseeing

The Ciolanu Monastery is a monastery of Eastern Orthodox monks, located in the Tisău commune, Buzău County, Romania. It was erected around 1570 by Dumitru Ciolanu, a boyar from Buzău, whose name it bears, together with the Sorescu boyar family from the nearby Verneşti commune. The compound contains a museum with icons painted by Gheorghe Tatarascu, as well as religious artefacts. (Wikipedia) Journey time: 1 h 4 min (39.1 km) via DN10
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Μονή Ciolanu
DJ203G
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The Ciolanu Monastery is a monastery of Eastern Orthodox monks, located in the Tisău commune, Buzău County, Romania. It was erected around 1570 by Dumitru Ciolanu, a boyar from Buzău, whose name it bears, together with the Sorescu boyar family from the nearby Verneşti commune. The compound contains a museum with icons painted by Gheorghe Tatarascu, as well as religious artefacts. (Wikipedia) Journey time: 1 h 4 min (39.1 km) via DN10
The wooden village Church in the Commune Braesti, Ruginoasa village, is dedicated St. Basil and was built in 1758. It is classed as a historic monument and it's so charming, set in a spectacular natural backdrop.
Ruginoasa
The wooden village Church in the Commune Braesti, Ruginoasa village, is dedicated St. Basil and was built in 1758. It is classed as a historic monument and it's so charming, set in a spectacular natural backdrop.
The area is dotted with fascinating cave churches ans stone hermitages of immense historical and archaeological value. They can be seen with the help of a certified tourist guide of the area. Please enquire and book in advance. Only 6 min (2.2 km) drive via DC86
Brăești
The area is dotted with fascinating cave churches ans stone hermitages of immense historical and archaeological value. They can be seen with the help of a certified tourist guide of the area. Please enquire and book in advance. Only 6 min (2.2 km) drive via DC86
Known as the biggest salt mine in Europe, Slanic Prahova stands today for one of the most important watering and climatic resorts in Romania, situated between the valley of Prahova and that of Teleajen, at about 44 km of Ploiesti, at 400 meters of altitude. Muntele de Sare (The Salt Mountain), unique in the entire world, Grota Miresei (The Bride’s Cave), Baia Baciului (The Shepherd’s Lake), Baia Verde (The Green Lake) and Salina Unirea (Unirea Salt Mine) are just some of the resort’s attractions, which, according to the documents, for more than 300 years represented an important salt extraction centre. Journey time: 2 h 12 min (100.2 km) via DJ102B
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Αλάτι Σλάνικ Πραχόβα
1 Strada Salinei
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Known as the biggest salt mine in Europe, Slanic Prahova stands today for one of the most important watering and climatic resorts in Romania, situated between the valley of Prahova and that of Teleajen, at about 44 km of Ploiesti, at 400 meters of altitude. Muntele de Sare (The Salt Mountain), unique in the entire world, Grota Miresei (The Bride’s Cave), Baia Baciului (The Shepherd’s Lake), Baia Verde (The Green Lake) and Salina Unirea (Unirea Salt Mine) are just some of the resort’s attractions, which, according to the documents, for more than 300 years represented an important salt extraction centre. Journey time: 2 h 12 min (100.2 km) via DJ102B
Tourist Information Centre for the Whole Area +40 238 505 066 Please contact prior to visiting. There is also a Tourist Information Point at Bozioru, on the way to the destination (1/2 hour driving distance)
National Center for Tourist Information and Promotion
43B Calea Mihai Viteazu
Tourist Information Centre for the Whole Area +40 238 505 066 Please contact prior to visiting. There is also a Tourist Information Point at Bozioru, on the way to the destination (1/2 hour driving distance)
The Living stones are mysterious and beautiful to discover. Please enquire and book in advance, usually at weekends.
Aluniș
The Living stones are mysterious and beautiful to discover. Please enquire and book in advance, usually at weekends.

Getting Around

Most car rental firms can deliver rental cars in Buzau City. Please let us know should you need assistance with finding a rental car. Otherwise any online search for 'car rental Buzau' should return information on this. Journey time: 1 h 21 min (59.7 km) via DN10
Buzău
Most car rental firms can deliver rental cars in Buzau City. Please let us know should you need assistance with finding a rental car. Otherwise any online search for 'car rental Buzau' should return information on this. Journey time: 1 h 21 min (59.7 km) via DN10

Parks & Nature

It is worth considering this for a day trip due to the distance. Beautiful place to visit. It is a man made lake that has a dam, however it looks stunning and natural. Magnificent scenery, great road going up and down the mountains to get to and from the lake. Very peaceful and dramatic to see. Journey time: 2 h 27 min (93.5 km) drive each way via DN10
Lake Siriu
It is worth considering this for a day trip due to the distance. Beautiful place to visit. It is a man made lake that has a dam, however it looks stunning and natural. Magnificent scenery, great road going up and down the mountains to get to and from the lake. Very peaceful and dramatic to see. Journey time: 2 h 27 min (93.5 km) drive each way via DN10
The stone hermitages are worth seeing during a walking trail with the help of a certified tourist guide. Please enquire and book in advance by contacting us. Journey time: 22 min (10.3 km) drive via DC86
Bozioru
The stone hermitages are worth seeing during a walking trail with the help of a certified tourist guide. Please enquire and book in advance by contacting us. Journey time: 22 min (10.3 km) drive via DC86

Entertainment & Activities

Cislau Horse Riding Centre Established in 1894 with the aim of producing stallions and mares for breeding, it is the only one in the country that breeds English Thoroughbred race horses, considered to be the elite of races horses worldwide. The Location (GPS: 45.223161, 26.421583) is hosting 130 superb English Thoroughbred horses. It’s not necessary to know how to ride. You can spend great moments just admiring the horses in training. The centre can arrange lessons with a coach and 4 jockeys provided. Prices are low and the enjoyment is guaranteed. The equipment is not required, because you find here the equipment to hire. No prior booking needed. Journey time: 1 h 11 min (46.7 km) via DN10
Herghelia Cislău
Cislau Horse Riding Centre Established in 1894 with the aim of producing stallions and mares for breeding, it is the only one in the country that breeds English Thoroughbred race horses, considered to be the elite of races horses worldwide. The Location (GPS: 45.223161, 26.421583) is hosting 130 superb English Thoroughbred horses. It’s not necessary to know how to ride. You can spend great moments just admiring the horses in training. The centre can arrange lessons with a coach and 4 jockeys provided. Prices are low and the enjoyment is guaranteed. The equipment is not required, because you find here the equipment to hire. No prior booking needed. Journey time: 1 h 11 min (46.7 km) via DN10
http://www.monteoruspa.ro/aqua_spa.html Greatly recommended for balneotherapy and relaxation using local natural salt water source, known for its long term health effects. Journey time: 1 h 20 min (58.8 km) via DN10
Monteoru saltwater swimming
http://www.monteoruspa.ro/aqua_spa.html Greatly recommended for balneotherapy and relaxation using local natural salt water source, known for its long term health effects. Journey time: 1 h 20 min (58.8 km) via DN10