Things to do with kids in Ștefănești

Things to do with kids in Ștefănești

1. See

   Brătianu National Museum - Villa Florica

   Muzeul Național Brătianu - Vila Florica

   in Ştefăneşti, there is the Brătieni family's House, also called Vila Florica, in memory of the daughter of I.C. Brătianu. Dominating with authority the political life of Romania for two decades, Ion I.C. Brătianu was one of the most complex and controversial personalities in national history. Among the members of the Brătianu family who lived at the Vila Florica, we must mention Ion C. Brătianu, Ion I.C. Brătianu, Dinu Brătianu and Vintilă Brătianu. In the villa is the Suspended Library, the most important private library in Romania.

   Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00·Adult 20 lei, senior 10 lei, student or disabled 5 lei

2. See

   Funeral Chapel "Nativity of Saint John the Baptist"

   Capela funerară „Nașterea Sf. Ioan Botezătorul”/Biserica Brătienilor

   An important component of the ensemble from Vila Florica in Ștefănești is the church where most members of the Brătianu family are buried. Located on a plateau to the right of the dendrological park, at the edge of the forest, the Chapel of the Bratianu Family, dedicated to the "Birth of St. John the Baptist", was built in 1898 according to the plans of the French architect André Lecomte du Noüy.

3. See

   Golești Museum

   Muzeul Golești

   The museum has four sections: the Feudal Ensemble of Golesti - the most important secular medieval fortified ensemble in Wallachia - contains the first Free Community School in Muntenia, the first sick and a mansion built in 1640, restored in 2016. Next to the medieval ensemble is a huge museum ethnographic, with absolutely original monuments of popular architecture from all areas of Romania. Also, in Golesti Park there is a beautiful relaxation and amusement park for children where you can spend a whole day in a healthy and quiet place. Children can ride horses and ponies, play zip lines or have fun with traditional toys.

   Apr-Oct: daily 09:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: daily 08:00-16:00·Adult 10 lei, senior or student 5 lei

4. Do

   Horse riding at the Golești Museum

   The Goleşti Museum offers introductory riding courses for both adults and children. The courses are held on specially trained horses, as well as on ponies for the little ones who want to. At the Golești Museum, this sport acquires an authentic outfit and is performed in a wonderful environment, outdoors, on a surface that meets any requirement.

5. See

   St. Trinity Church

   Biserica Sfânta Treime/Biserica Goleștilor

   The church in Golesti, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is a boyar foundation from the 17th century. It was founded in 1646 by the great boyar Stroe Leurdeanu. It was built by master Stoica. The church, a true architectural jewel, is the necropolis of the fighters and scholars of the Golescu family. The architecture of the church indicates the skill and mastery of the Romanian craftsmen who contributed to its elevation. The refinement of the European Renaissance is visible. During the Brancovenean period, a pavilion was added above the gate.

6. Eat

   Pizzeria Family

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Ștefănești (CC BY-SA 4.0).