Târgu Jiu is a town at the southern foot of the Carpathians associated with the figure of Constantin Brâncuși, one of the most important Romanian artists of the 20th century. His outdoor sculptures are set in many parts of the city.
The history of the city dates back to ancient times, when there was a Dacka settlement here, and then a Roman settlement. The modern city was founded in the 13th century as a trade center of Wallachia. It quickly became the seat of local authorities and a thriving center of culture. Today the most important monument in the area is the Horezu Monastery, located several kilometers from the city, entered on the UNESCO list.
The figure of the sculptor and painter Constantin Brâncuși was of great importance to the city's fame in the world. His outdoor sculptures are Târgu Jiu's greatest attractions today. Among others, The Infinity Column , the Table of Silence and the Kiss Gate , which is a popular place for lovers to photograph themselves. The city also has the Târgu Jiu Art Museum .
Interesting sights in Târgu Jiu include local museums such as the Gorj Region Museum, Ecaterina Teodoriu MemorialHouse and Joseph Keber House . There are also two churches with nice furnishings, the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saints Brâncoveanu .
