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elcome to the Jiu Valley Portal (JiuValley.com), the home of the
Official Jiu Valley City
Websites and your gateway to the
Transylvanian Alps and other
Carpathian destinations.
Nestled among the chain of Carpathian Mountains that cover one-third of Romania,
Jiu Valley is the gateway to the
Retezat National Park and other Carpathian destinations. It offers unique opportunities to travelers, sports enthusiasts, and prospective businesses. Whether your interest is in
Dacian or
modern history, outdoor four-season
adventure and recreation sports
in the Transylvanian Alps, coal mining, or
investment, this portal is designed for you. 
The Jiu Valley Portal is a
Renaissance
(Renasterea)
initiative and is being developed in conjunction with the municipalities and
local community groups in Jiu Valley to provide an online one-stop-shop
information resource center for residents, travelers and tourists, and business
investors.
The
Renaissance Initiative
has received endorsements from both national and
international officials, including the Romanian Minister of Education, Minister
of Youth & Sport, Minister of Tourism, and the President’s Office, and has
partnered with and/or received sponsorship from such institutions such as the
World Bank, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Embassy, and the
Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe.
Click
on image at left to see enlarged satellite image of Jiu Valley
The Portal has been developed primarily with the
volunteer resources of literally hundreds of friends and associates both in and
outside of Romania who have donated thousands of hours to various
Renaissance
projects. Our international friends have come from institutions like The Royal
Geographical Society, The National Geographic Society, BBC Special Features,
Oxford University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced
International Studies (SAIS), Brigham Young University, Columbia University, and
from countries throughout Eastern and Western Europe, Scandinavia, North
America, and as far away as New Zealand. We could not have done this without
their help and would like to gratefully acknowledge their contributions. Please
see the Partners section for more details about
past affiliations and potential for participating in the further development
of the Program.
We hope that you will enjoy your virtual visit with us and that, for those from outside Jiu Valley, you will come to the region to participate in our community life and development initiatives.
Please feel free to send us any questions, suggestions, or general feedback using the Contact Form.
Below is the portal site map for easy
navigation:
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