Mislea, Prahova

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Around 1540, Radu Paisie, the ruler of Muntenia province of those times, set up a monastery at the confluence between Mislea River and Telega River. On the monastery's ruins, a political prison was built by the former communist regime. The building was lately transformed into a state home.

Northward, on forested hills, lies Buştenari, -an old settlement whose inhabitants have dealt with timber cut and transportation, ever since the XV-XVI^th century.

To the West, Telega village stretches its dwellings upstream the homonymous river, up to the salt mines, exploited for almost 700 years.

Downstream Mislea river to the Est, there are the commune Scorţeni, and the villages Sârca and Bordeni where the great Romanian ruler Mihai Viteazul is said to have appropriated four of his captains, at the end of the XVI^th century.

Situated in the middle of the Prahova county, Mislea grants access to all major attractions in the region: Sinaia resort and the Prahova Valley scenics; Telega and Slănic salt mines therapeutic aerosols; the city of Ploieşti, or the well-known vineyards of Valea Călugărească.

Spread along windsheltered valleys, enriched by uphill delighting views and apple or plum tree orchards, Mislea is a picturesque spot and an economic potential awaiting to be discovered. (More info and images on http://www.mislea.ro)