Caracal

This trading town in Romania's Oltenia region, Caracal sits on the agricultural plains between the Jiu and Olt rivers and has served as a commercial hub for the surrounding grain-growing area for centuries. The compact centre holds a concentration of heritage buildings, and in 2022 the town was officially designated a local tourist resort. Road and rail connections make it a practical base, with the port of Corabia and Craiova's international airport both within reach.

• Population33,761
• Nearest water1.1 km
• Nearest mountain3.8 km
• UNESCO within 50 km7