Vălenii de Munte

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Vălenii de Munte
Coat of Arms of Vălenii de Munte Location of Vălenii de Munte
County Prahova County
Status Town
Mayor Stelian Manolescu, Social Democratic Party, since 2004
Area 21.59 km²
Population (2002) 13.309
Density 616 inh/km²
Geographical coordinates 45°11′8″N, 26°2′23″E
Web site http://www.valeniidemunte.com.ro/

Vălenii de Munte (/və'le.nij de 'mun.te/) is a town in Prahova County, southern Romania (the historical region of Wallachia), with a population of about 13,309. It lies on the Teleajen River valley, 28 km north of the county seat of Ploieşti.

The first recorded reference about the town dates back to the 17th century.

Romanian historian Nicolae Iorga's former residence in Vălenii de Munte hosts now a museum. The town was also the residence of painter Nicolae Tonitza.

The town's sister cities are Eaubonne, Cimişlia, and Sarandë.

The "La barieră" ("At the barrier") inn, originally located in Vălenii de Munte, can be seen today at the Village Museum in Bucharest.
The "La barieră" ("At the barrier") inn, originally located in Vălenii de Munte, can be seen today at the Village Museum in Bucharest.

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