Băilești () is a
city
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in
Dolj County,
Oltenia,
Romania, with a population of 17,537. One village, Balasan, is administered by the city.
The Romanian actor and comedian
Amza Pellea and Romanian actor and theatre actor
Marcel Iureș were born here and also
Adriana Nechita,
Georgiana Ciuciulete
Georgiana-Andreia Ciuciulete (; née Coadălată) is a Romanian handballer who plays as a line player for Corona Brașov.
International honours
*EHF Cup:
**''Finalist'': 2012
**''Semifinalist'': 2013, 2016
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, and
Valerică Găman.
History
During
World War I, 156 people from Băilești died on the battlefield; in 1924 sculptor Iordănescu constructed the Monument of the Băilești Heroes in their honor. During
World War II, 108 citizens of Băilești died on the battlefield.
In 2001, Băilești was declared a municipality. The city has been expanding during the past few years; several commercial centers have been built, while banks and old buildings have been restored.
References
External links
Populated places in Dolj County
Localities in Oltenia
Cities in Romania
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