Bumbeşti-Jiu

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Bumbeşti-Jiu
County Gorj County
Status Town
Mayor Ion Stănculete, Social Democratic Party, since 2004
Area 210 km²
Population (2004) 10,596
Density 50 inh/km²
Geographical coordinates 45°10′43″N, 23°22′53″E
Web site http://www.bumbesti-jiu.ro/

Bumbeşti-Jiu is a town in Gorj County, western Wallachia, Romania, on the river Jiu with a population of 10,596 (2004 census). In this town one can find the Lainici Monastery unique in the world because the new building is situated on the old building. Another places to visit are the Vişina Monastery built in 1418 or the "Village Museum".


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