Historical places
Mihai I resided in Targoviste around 1400, as son and co-ruler of Mircea the Old. This location was picked by no accident, since a small stronghold existed here, dating back to at least the 14th century. The medieval town grew out of
two nuclei: an older local settlement, and a newer one, created by colonists. The first was south-west of the stronghold, the inhabitants being grouped around the churc \