Iordăcheanu

Iordăcheanu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Iordăcheanu, Mocești, Plavia, Străoști, Valea Cucului and Vărbila.

Iordăcheanu
Location in Prahova County
Iordăcheanu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°3′N 26°15′E
Country Romania
CountyPrahova
Population
 (2011)[1]
5,150
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.PH

A statue in honor of Michael the Brave's trek through Iordăcheanu is located in this commune. The name Iordăcheanu comes from a local man named "Iordache" . The little river Cricovul Sărat flows through the commune.

Vărbila Monastery, built in the 16th century, is located in Vărbila village.[2]

Vărbila Monastery – panorama
Vărbila Monastery – bell tower

References

  1. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  2. Mihai, Dana (October 27, 2013). "Mănăstirea Vărbila, monument istoric de secol XVI în care s-a închinat Mihai Viteazul, și-a recăpătat frumusețea". Adevărul (in Romanian). Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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