Ploiești is a culturally rich city, housing some museums that are unique in the country, monuments, impressive architectural elements and historic buildings.
The first documentary mentions of the locality were made in 1503. Between 1700-1800, Ploiești became the economic epicentre of the region. The fair that was organised here was an occasion for the Romanians from all over the country to meet, so that the settlement developed and expanded through the prism of the business, many of the traders choosing to stay here.
After 1887, the craft devalued and the industry began to grow, as various oil processing and tannery companies opened.
During the First World War the city suffered greatly, but after this unfortunate event, the industry flourished seeing Ploiești’s revival.
The Second World War was another difficult ordeal for the city which affected by the bombings aimed mainly at the refineries. During the communist period, industrialisation reached its peak.
After the fall of the regime in 1989, the process of culturalisation of the city begins.
Located in the south of the country, Ploiești is the residence of Prahova County and is part of the Muntenia region. The city is located in the central-northern area of the Wallachian Plain, between the rivers Prahova and Teleajen. It borders the regions: Brașov – to the north, Buzău, – to the east, Ilfov – to the south and Dâmbovița – to the west.
The Clock Museum – is a unique concept, a space that houses an impressive collection of clocks of some of the greatest Romanian personalities. The charm of the place is given by the fact that its exhibits are from various historical periods. The museum is located on 1 Nicolae Simache Street.
Visiting hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 09.00 – 17.00
Ticket price:
Adults – 12 lei
Pensioners – 6 lei
Children, pupils, students – 4 lei
Guide price:
25 lei / hour (individual visitors)
Free – group of 10 visitors
“Casa Târgoveț” Museum – a section of the Prahova County Museum of History and Archeology. The building that houses the museum is the oldest house in town with an indisputable architectural value. The exhibits, the decor, the furniture are meant to transport you in time, between the XVIII-XIX centuries.
Visiting hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 09.00 – 17.00
Ticket price:
Adults – 8 lei
Pensioners – 4 lei
Children, pupils, students – 2 lei
Guide price:
5 lei / hour (individual visitors)
Free – group of 10 people
It was inaugurated in October 1961 and holds over 8000 exhibits illustrating drilling equipment, geological maps, oil lamps, a model of a gas factory, scientific works, and other interesting items of this kind. Additionally, the Petroleum Museum’s heritage includes a very rich collection comprising invention patents, scientific works describing the history of wax, oil, and gasoline manufacturing; albums, letters, and documentary photographs of Lazăr Edeleanu (considered the founder of Romanian and universal petrochemistry).
Visiting hours:
Tuesday-Sunday: 09.00 – 17.00
Ticket price:
Individual – 12 lei
Group (minimum 10 people) – 8 lei
Disadvantaged individuals, people with disabilities, children up to 3 years old, children from placement centers, museum network personnel, and those who possess ICOM cards – free
Originally built as the Palace of Justice, it is a monumental building in the French neoclassical style. Construction began in 1906 and was completed in 1933, being inaugurated by King Carol II. The building was affected by the 1977 earthquake and partially renovated, currently hosting several cultural institutions: the Nicolae Iorga County Library, the Prahova County Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Prahova County Cultural Center.
The nearest airport to Ploiești is “Henri Coandă” in Bucharest, located about 60 km away.
Trains leave Ploiești station every day to most localities and cities in the country.
If you prefer a faster option, you can choose to travel by bus / minibus. Here you will find all the necessary information for this: bus stations and stops, departure and arrival times, destinations.
Ploiești is connected to Bucharest by the A3 motorway.
If you like music festivals, in Constanta you will find one to your taste, regardless of the style of music you prefer. Here you have a list with some of them, but you should know that every weekend there are events for all tastes.
Hot Jazz Summit – takes place between23-27 November at the Paul Constantinescu Philharmonic and brings together the most famous international and local jazz artists.
What are you waiting for? Come and have a good time, enjoy music, nice people and magical places.