Iordăcheanu is a

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in Prahova County, Muntenia,

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. It is composed of six villages: Iordăcheanu, Mocești, Plavia, Străoști, Valea Cucului and Vărbila. A statue in honor of

Michael the Brave Michael the Brave ( ro, Mihai Viteazul or ; 1558 – 9 August 1601), born as Mihai Pătrașcu, was the Prince of Wallachia (as Michael II, 1593 – 1601), Prince of Moldavia (1600) and ''de facto'' ruler of Transylvania (1599 – 1600). ...

's trek through Iordăcheanu is located in this commune. The name ''Iordăcheanu'' comes from a local man named " Iordache" . The little river

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flows through the commune. Vărbila Monastery, built in the 16th century, is located in Vărbila village.

References

Communes in Prahova County Localities in Muntenia {{Prahova-geo-stub