Wallachia or Walachia is a historical and geographical region of
Romania. It is situated north of the Danube and south of the Southern Carpathians. Wallachia is sometimes referred to as Muntenia (Greater Wallachia), through identification with the larger of its two traditional sections; the smaller being Oltenia (Lesser Wallachia).
Wallachia was founded as a principality in the early 14th century by Basarab I, after a rebellion against Charles I of Hungary. In 1415, Wallachia accepted the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire; this lasted until the 19th century, albeit with brief periods of Russian occupation between 1768 and 1854. In 1859, Wallachia united with
Moldova (the other Danubian Principality), to form the state of
Romania.
Points of interest
- Bucharest sights
- Curtea de Arges Monastery
- Horezu Monastery
Transportation
By air
By train
Pictures
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