Măgurele: History on the Teleajen

Măgurele lies in the transition zone between the Ploiești Plain and the Subcarpathian hills.

Landscape

The Teleajen crosses the Măgurele area and forms the western boundary of the commune. The low Măgurele terrace runs along the left bank and also includes the commune of Măgurele.

National Road DN 1A between Ploiești and Brașov crosses the commune of Măgurele. The M 304 railway line also crosses the commune, connecting Ploiești with the settlements in the Teleajen Valley; its terminus is Măneciu. The two transport routes provide different reference points for spatial planning.

History

The settlement of Măgurele is documented in 1503 under the older name “Măgureni” in a document from the time of Prince Radu cel Mare.

The Coada Malului hoard is a group of finds dating from the middle of the 1st century BC, consisting of jewellery and clothing accessories, discovered in 1932.

The Coada Malului hoard is listed in the permanent exhibition “Tezaur Istoric” at the National History Museum of Romania.

Churches

The “Sfânta Treime” Church in the upper part of Măgurele was built in 1780 in a simple architectural style associated with folk art. Major repairs were carried out there in 1830 and again from 1904 to 1906, funded by the villagers. Its bell tower was built between 1925 and 1927; the entire interior painting was renewed between 1935 and 1936 by the painter Gr. Constantinescu from the commune of Gornet.

The “Adormirea Maicii Domnului” Church in the lower part of Măgurele is considered the village’s oldest church and stands between the foothills of Măgurele Hill and the Teleajen River. Excavations around the church established that a considerably older church had previously stood on the existing foundation.

Memorial Sites

The Monument to the Heroes of Măgurele was erected in 1937 in front of the local school. It commemorates those who fell in the War of Independence and in the First and Second World Wars. Marble plaques bearing the names of the fallen are located on all four sides.

At the first Autumn Fruit Festival, 17 autumn-themed stalls were set up, offering a variety of delicacies for sale.

When choosing a hotel in Măgurele, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can be considered together. These three details provide a practical basis for comparing different budgets and the desired flexibility in travel planning, and their importance may vary depending on the travel plans.

Further destinations

Further destinations in the guide include Cheia, Chițorani, Provița de Sus, Ceraşu, Câmpina, Băneşti, Surani and Negrasu.

Regional connections

From a tourism perspective, Măgurele lies at the intersection of three highly attractive areas: the spa resort of Cheia, with the through route along the Teleajen Valley; the Prahova Valley, with the mountain resorts of Sinaia, Bușteni and Predeal; and the therapeutic-climate spa resort of Slănic.

For the broader travel overview: Prahova.