Catedrala Sfinții Voievozi Târgu Jiu

The Holy Archangels Cathedral in Târgu Jiu is one of the most important churches of the town in the heart of sub-mountain Oltenia, a town forever linked to the name of the sculptor Constantin Brâncuși. This Orthodox church is a spiritual landmark for the community and belongs to the tradition of Romanian church architecture, its towers rising above the urban centre and its interior adorned with mural painting, an iconostasis and icons. Târgu Jiu is renowned the world over for the „Path of Heroes" Monumental Ensemble, created by Brâncuși in memory of the heroes of the First World War, which comprises the Endless Column, the Gate of the Kiss and the Table of Silence, landmark works of universal modern art.

In this exceptional cultural context, the cathedral offers a spiritual dimension and a link to the tradition of local faith. For visitors discovering Brâncuși's town and the beauties of Gorj, with its monasteries and sub-Carpathian landscapes, the Holy Archangels Cathedral is a natural stop and a symbol of Orthodox continuity in this region.