Godeanu: Karst Landscape, Wooden Churches and Topolnița

Godeanu is located in the Mehedinți Mountains in the upper reaches of the Topolnița River, which locals also call Valea Mare.

Nature

One of the most interesting attractions in the Godeanu commune is its karst landscape, with limestone pavements, sinkholes, valleys, poljes, gorges and, above all, caves. The Topolnița River is the most important waterway in the Godeanu commune and the wider Mehedinți Plateau region. Peștera Topolniței is also known among locals as Peștera de la Prosac and is located west of the village of Marga. The cave contains stalactite and stalagmite formations, and rare bat species live there. The communes of Cireșu and Godeanu are involved in the protection of Peștera Topolnița and the Topolnița Gorge.

The Topolnița Gorge stretches for approximately four kilometres. Hiking trails run through the Topolnița Gorge and are accessible to anyone interested in exploring the area. A tourist route between Godeanu and Cireșu leads to Gaura lui Ciocârdie in about 20 minutes. Chiciora Peak (Godeanu) reaches an elevation of 722.6 metres. On Dealul Chiciora near Godeanu stands the 35-metre-high Crucea de la Godeanu, a local landmark.

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Culture and History

The language, traditional dress and customs in Godeanu are identical to those of the Mountain Banat region. The wooden church of “Sfântul Dimitrie” stands in the centre of Godeanu village. The wooden church of “Sf. Voievozi” was brought to Godeanu from Obârșia Cloșani in October 1946; its original beams and the icons of the iconostasis were preserved during the relocation.

Cetatea Grădețului fortress is located on Grădeț Hill, at the confluence of the Stilbița stream and the Topolnița River. Situated south of Păunești, it dates from the time of the Dacians. The “Elena Gruiescu” wooden house in Godeanu village dates from 1918. The Ciumarca of Godeanu takes place every year; this feast day was introduced by Cuviosul Nicodim cel Sfințit de la Tismana. The Ciumarca procession leads from the foot of Dealul Chiciora to its summit.

Routes and Connections

County road DJ 670 connects Malovăț with Godeanu. County road DJ 671E connects Godeanu with Baia-de-Aramă.

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Other destinations:Dubova, Orșova, Baia de Aramă, Eșelnița, Corcova, Floreşti, Şimian and Gura Văii.

For the overarching travel overview: Mehedinti.