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Vărbilău
Vărbilău is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Coțofenești, Livadea, Podu Ursului, Poiana Vărbilău, and Vărbilău. Geography The commune is located in the central part of the county, north of the county seat, Ploiești. It lies on the banks of the Vărbilău River, in a hilly area at the foot of the Ciucaș Mountains. History A gold ceremonial helmet (5th century BC) was discovered at Coțofenești in c. 1929. Additional research was done by archaeologist short after the finding. The helmet was kept at the National History Museum of Romania since 1970 and was stolen in 2025 during a temporary exhibition in the Netherlands. People * Gabi Luncă (1938–2021), Romanian-Romani lăutar musician *Ely Culbertson Elie Almon Culbertson (July 22, 1891 – December 27, 1955), known as Ely Culbertson, was an American contract bridge entrepreneur and personality dominant during the 1930s. He played a major role in the po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vărbilău (river)
The Vărbilău is a right tributary of the river Teleajen in Romania. It discharges into the Teleajen in Dumbrăvești. e-calauza.ro It flows through the villages Târșoreni, Ștefești, Scurtești, Ștefești, Aluniș, Prahova, Aluniș, Vărbilău, Livadea, Vărbilău, Poiana Vărbilău, Coțofenești and Dumbrăvești. Its length is and its basin size is . Tributaries The following rivers are tributaries to the river Vărbilău: *Left: Vărsăturile, Valea Albă, Valea Seacă, Valea Pietrei, Valea Brădetului, Vulpea, Valea Poienii, Slănic (Vărbilău), Slănic *Right: Valea Secărei, Aluniș (Vărbilău), AlunișReferences Rivers of Romania Rivers of Prahova County {{Prahova-river-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |