Malu Mare brings together a long settlement history, ecclesiastical art, a memorial monument and a protected natural area. Visitors looking for a destination with cultural and natural features will find several distinct historical themes here.

Settlement history on the Jiu

The first documented mention of Malu Mare dates from 1494; the documented history of the settlement stretches back more than 500 years in total. The former name Ciulnița is also part of the settlement’s history. The original site was in the Jiu floodplain on the river’s left bank. Frequent flooding led to the settlement being moved to higher ground by the Jiu. This brings together an early written record and a change shaped by the river’s location: the year places the history in time, while the relocation makes the settlement’s development tangible.

Ecclesiastical art and furnishings

The Biserica Sf. Ştefan şi Sf. Gheorghe represents ecclesiastical art with several points of reference in time. An interior wall painting in the Brâncovenesc tradition has been preserved to this day. There are also religious books and icons from the 19th century, as well as original columns from the 18th century. The wall painting, books, icons and columns each bring a distinct aspect to the religious heritage; the dates allow each furnishing to be considered in its own context. The columns are older than the books and icons.

Commemoration, ensemble and historical names

A memorial monument to the residents of Malu Mare stands in the centre of the village. It commemorates residents who took part in the War of Independence in 1877 and the Peasants’ Revolt in 1907, and who fought in the 1916–1918 war for national unification. These dates connect several historical contexts and give the commemoration a specific local setting. Another cultural and historical landmark is the Ansamblul curţii boiereşti Jieni in Comuna Malu Mare, which dates to the 16th century. Han Preajba was formerly known as Conacul Iancu Jianu. The monument, ensemble and former name represent different historical perspectives: local commemoration, a dated ensemble and a history of names handed down over time.

A protected natural area

The protected natural area Complexul lacustru Preajba-Făcăi lies within the territory of Comuna Malu Mare and its immediate surroundings. It adds a distinct natural theme to the area’s history. Cultural history and the protected natural area are two different facets that may play a role in choosing a travel destination.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

National Road 55 passes through Comuna Malu Mare and connects it with other places in the region. The commune also has its own railway station. If you are considering travelling by train, check the current timetable in advance. When looking for a hotel in Malu Mare, you can compare its location with your travel plans, the features you are looking for and your arrival arrangements.

For the broader travel overview: Comuna Malu Mare.