Surrounded by the Parâng, Şureanu, Vâlcan and Retezat Mountains, the charming Jiu Valley presents itself as a settlement with an impressive business card and a unique history. Centuries ago, the natives built here the largest coal mines in Romania as a proof of their strength and mastery. Now, their ancient creations lure thousands of people from all over Europe into the mists of the great Jiu River.