Runcu, Gorj
| Runcu | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
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| Coordinates: 45°07′N 23°08′E / 45.117°N 23.133°ECoordinates: 45°07′N 23°08′E / 45.117°N 23.133°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Gorj |
| Component villages | Bâlta, Bâltişoara, Dobriţa, Răchiţi, Runcu, Suseni, Valea Mare |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Adrian Campeanu (since 2004) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 5,699 |
| Postal code | 217390 |
Runcu is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is situated on the foot of Vâlcan Mountains, 17 km West of Târgu Jiu. The commune is composed of seven villages: Bâlta, Bâltişoara, Dobriţa, Răchiţi, Runcu, Suseni and Valea Mare.
Runcu village was first mentioned in a document issued in 1486 by Vlad Călugărul.[1] The dominant class of Wallachia maintained interests in the area during most of the Middle Ages. According to some sources, the local church was founded in the early 17th century by Domnița Florica, daughter of Michael the Brave, who sought refuge in Runcu after the death of her father.[2] Stone and bronze age archaeological finds, as well as artifacts from before the Roman conquest, indicate that Runcu and the surrounding areas were inhabited much earlier.[3][4]
Runcu is the birthplace of country music singer Maria Apostol (1954-1993). Scenes from the Romanian films Bătălia din umbră (1986), Iancu Jianu, haiducul (1981), Iancu Jianu, zapciul (1980) and Ecaterina Teodoroiu (1979) were shot in Runcu village and on the nearby Sohodol Gorge.
Photo gallery
References
- ↑ V. Marinoiu, "O brățară medievală aflată în colecția Muzeului Județean Gorj", Gorjeanul, 20 Sept., 2013
- ↑ Gh. Calotoiu, "Cercetările arheologice de la Runcu-Gorj", Vertical, 25 May, 2010
- ↑ D. Mustățea, "Repertoriul Descoperirilor Arhelogice din Județul Gorj" Targu Jiu, 2012
- ↑ Runcu, Gorj on National Archaeological Record of Romania
External links
- Runcu and Sohodol Valley on Panoramio
- Runcu and Sohodol Valley - photos and text in German
- Map of the Vâlcan Mountain showing Runcu commune
