- Prahova Valley
Prahova Valley (Romanian: "Valea Prahovei") is the valley where the
Prahova river makes its way between theBucegi and theBaiului Mountains , in theCarpathian Mountains ,Romania . It is a tourist region, situated about 100 km north of the capital city ofBucharest .Geographically, the
Prahova river separates theEastern Carpathians chain from theSouthern Carpathians . Historically, the corridor was the most important passage way between the principalities ofWallachia andTransylvania . The presentDN1 road, linking Bucharest with the city ofBraşov and the future A3 will be built along the Prahova Valley.Prahova Valley will be the bid of Romania for the 2022
Winter Olympic Games . The region is a popular destination for mountaineers and for winter sports fans. The most important resorts are:*
Predeal
*Azuga
*Buşteni
*Sinaia
*Comarnic
*Breaza ee also
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Tourism in Romania External links
* [http://www.centru-de-informare-turistica-busteni.page.tl Official Accommodation and Lodging Information On-Line Center]
* [http://www.cazarebusteni.ro Busteni Lodging and Accommodation]
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