Discover Fântânele

Fântânele lies on the left slope of the Danube Valley. The village’s history connects its development with archaeological remains and a distinctive history of church architecture. When planning your trip, it is worth considering these topics separately by landscape, period, and architectural form.

Landscape and Village Development

Until 1930, the original village center was on the northern shore of Balta Suhaia. After that, the settlement began to move into the plain along the road from Zimnicea to Turnu Măgurele. National Road DN 51A between these two places runs through Fântânele from east to west. The village’s relocation and the route of the road describe different aspects of local development: one tells the story of the changing settlement center, while the other places Fântânele along the connection between the two places mentioned.

The name Fântânele is also linked to the landscape: numerous springs emerged at the foot of the slope in the Danube Valley. Later, they were channeled and enclosed in stone basins. The names “La tuturca” and “Fântâna lui Tudorcea” are associated with these local features. The hillside location and the springs are two distinct points of reference: the former describes the village’s geographical setting, while the latter are part of the history of its name.

Archaeological Traces Through Time

The archaeological remains belong to periods far apart in time. The La Tène necropolis of Fântânele is a mound-like Geto-Dacian burial site dating to the 4th century BC. It lies east of the village, on the right-hand side of the road from Turnu Măgurele to Zimnicea. By contrast, the medieval settlement of Fântânele is dated to the Early Middle Ages, more specifically the 10th century. The burial ground and settlement thus represent different periods: the necropolis dates to the 4th century BC, and the settlement to the 10th century. This dating helps distinguish the two remains within the history of the village.

Church and Remembrance

The present-day Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God (“Adormirea Maicii Domnului”) was built in 1987 and consecrated on September 30, 1990. It is dedicated to the patron saint of an older church that has since fallen into disrepair. The brick building has a cruciform ground plan; its Brâncovenesc-style porch is supported by four columns. The ground plan, building material, and porch describe different features of the church: its shape, the bricks used, and the design of the entrance area. A monument to heroes in the churchyard of Fântânele commemorates those who died in the two world wars.

Regional Food Culture and Accommodation

Fântânele is one of the villages in Teleorman County where the term “bradoși” is used for a food tradition.

The La Nașu guesthouse in Fântânele offers camping and caravan pitches by prior arrangement. If you plan to stay this way, check availability for your travel dates in advance.

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