Polovragi is a commune placed in the Polovragi Hollow, located in the central-south-western corner of the country ,as part of Oltenian Subcarpathic Hollow.

1. Tourism in Polovragi, Gorj

2. Polovragi is a commune placed in the Polovragi Hollow, located in the
central-south-western corner of the country ,as part of Oltenian
Subcarpathic Hollow.

3. 1. Natural heritage
 The position of the locality , in the area of the
Subcarpathians of Oltenia, which determines the
variety and the structure of the relief ,the type of
vegetation and the lack of pollution sources are key
elements in the formation of this area's natural
scenery.

4. Mountainous and foothill forms, the scientific importance of
the entire karst area determined its proclamation as a protected area.

5. The Oltet Gorges- about 2,2 km length, impresses through the wildness and
narrowness of the gorge. The entire Oltet Gorges area is very interesting because
of the landscape and of its flora. Here are over three hundred species of plants.

6. The Polovragi Cave
 The Polovragi Cave- is located in the south-western part of the
Carpathian Mountains, a short distance from The Polovragi Monastery.
It has a length of nine thousand one hundred meters. According to the
legends, here lived Zalmoxis , a divinity of the Getae-Dacian people. In
the nineteenth century, this cave was used as a hiding place by the
outlaws ,and in 1821 here would be the hiding place of Iancu Jianu ,an
outlaw and the captain of the Tudor Vladimirescu's army. This cave is a
sight. It is also known as Pahomie's Cave.

7. Climbing routes from the karst area(The Oltet Gorges), where
there are several climbing routes, of varying degrees of
difficulty.(My images)

8. The Oltet Creek Trail, accompanied by the forest road, is very spectacular. In
the place called The Oltet Meadows, at the exit of gorges, upstream, there is a
proposed location for setting up a holiday village.

9. The forests are dense, represented by deciduous and coniferous
trees, creates an attractive, clean environment, suitable for active
holidays;

10. 2. Cultural heritage
 The Polovragi Monastery, is over 500 years old ,includes a treasure
museum with a rich collection of ancient icons ,on wood and glass and
a huge library of old books with over 3,000 volumes in slavonic,
romanian and greek.

11. The Captain Ursache's Cross- is found on The Stone of the people of Polovragi.
The monument was dedicated in memory of a foreman of Novaci, who led the army and
ensured peace in this zone.

12. The Bolnita Church- The church has been entirely
preserved without further intervention.

13. 3.Indoor Lodging
In the Polovragi commune there are three tourist hosting structures,
classified as guest houses of 2 and 3 stars. These 3 guest houses have a
number of fifty two guest rooms.
 The "Oltet Gorges" Pension- a three stars hotel, offers guests
a number of fifteen rooms, ten double rooms and five apartments
for up to four people. These fifteen rooms totals a number of
forty hosting places and presents many features and facilities for
free time spending.
 The “Casa Mihăiescu” Pension- a two stars hotel, provides
for lodging a number of eight places, divided into four double
rooms (provided with bathroom, television, refrigerator and a
telephone in each room)and other facilities for free time
spending.
 The "Dumitrescu" Pension- a two stars hotel, has a four
people capacity, in two double rooms, provided with bathrooms.

15. Bibliography
 Google images
 Turism.ro
 My images