Betel Hc. → Râmnicu Vâlcea
Direct · 58 min
Romania’s anthem first sounded in public in Zăvoi Park, near the memorial house of composer Anton Pann.
Zăvoi Park and Anton Pann
Stroll through Zăvoi Park, where Romania’s national anthem was first publicly performed in 1848, with music arranged by composer Anton Pann. His nearby Memorial House presents the life and work of the writer and musician. The park’s history gives this green space a distinctive place in the country’s cultural memory.
Old centre and river setting
The History Museum traces the Vâlcea region from prehistoric finds to modern history. The ecclesiastical complex of the Archdiocese of Râmnic offers a further layer of local heritage. The city lies near the meeting of the Olt and Olănești rivers, with Capela Hill providing a local viewpoint and a sense of the surrounding valley.