With world famous sculptures from the genius of modern sculpture, Constantin Brancusi, as well as other famous pieces, Targu-Jiu is very much the "City of Sculpture."  Every year artists from around the world come to town for the annual sculpture camp. 

Targu-Jiu is also blessed with great natural beauty including the spectacular  Carpathian Mountains that frame the city in the north.  Museums, monasteries, a state of the art theater, and unique architecture complete what is a very vibrant, beautiful city.

The city also boasts a busy entertainment calendar including International Folk Festivals, Beer Festivals, and the annual “Targu-Jiu Days.”

There is much to see and do in Targu-Jiu and so we invite you to visit and experience the beauty and hospitality of the city for yourself:

• Alley of Heroes and Brancusi
• Table of Silence
• Alley of Chairs
• Kissing Gate
• Endless Column
• Basilica St. Apostoli
• Basilica St. Voievozi
• County Museum
• Museum of Art
• Theater "Elvira Godeanu"

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Population

Targu-Jiu	97,591
Gorj County	387,407
Romania	22,435,000

Geographical Situation
Targu-Jiu is situated where the 45th parallel Northern Latitude meets the meridian of  23 Eastern Longitude, half the distance between the North Pole and the Equator.  The city lies 18 km. south of the Carpathian Mountain Chain, in the Targu-Jiu - Campu Mare Depression.  It lies 13 km. from north to south along both banks of the Jiu River and stretches 10 km. east to west.  Targu-Jiu is located in Gorj County in the southwestern part of
Romania in the Region known as Oltenia.

Surface Area

Targu-Jiu	102 Sq km (39 sq mi)
Gorj County	5,641 Sq km (2,177 sq mi)
Romania	237,000 Sq km (91,700 sq mi)

 
Climate
The climate is mild Continental with 190 days with above freezing temperatures with wind blowing from the north. The monthly average temperatures and precipitation are:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High - F	35	40	50	63	73	79	83	83	76	64	49	38
C	2	4	10	17	23	26	28	28	24	18	10	4
Low - F	22	26	33	42	52	57	60	60	53	43	35	28
C	-6	-3	1	6	11	14	16	15	12	6	2	-2
Precip in.	1	2	2	2	3	3	2	2	1	1	2	2
mm	38	39	41	52	64	74	55	46	37	36	53	47