When travelling to Aninişu din Deal, it is worth distinguishing the village itself from the wider destinations within Crasna commune. The local road DC 7A connects Aninişu din Deal with Radoși over a distance of two kilometres. If you use this connection, check the current road conditions in advance. Several natural and cultural destinations are located elsewhere in the commune and offer a broader perspective beyond the specific destination.
Mountains and geology in the commune
The area of Crasna commune extends to the main ridge of the Parâng Mountains. Several peaks rise above 2,000 metres, including Gruiu at 2,345 metres. These elevations are part of the commune’s landscape and give it a mountainous character that reaches beyond any single village.
Locul fosilifer Buzești offers a different natural highlight: a geological reserve within the commune covering an area of 1.00 hectare. This brings different landscape features together: the heights along the main ridge of the Parâng Mountains and a clearly defined geological reserve. Nature enthusiasts can therefore include both a wide-ranging mountain landscape and a specific geological site in their travel plans.
Forest paths, waterways and gorges
In the wider surroundings of Aninişu din Deal, scenic forest paths run alongside many of the main waterways. They are used for weekend outings and camping. Impressive gorge sections can be found along the upper reaches of the Blahnița and Cărpiniș streams. This adds another natural perspective to the high elevations and geological reserve: paths alongside waterways and gorges along the upper reaches of the streams.
Churches and their locations
The church “Sf. Ioan Botezătorul” is located in Aninişu din Deal. The wooden church “Cuvioasa Paraschiva” is in the centre of Aninișu din Vale, about 37 metres east of county road DJ665. In Crasna commune, the wooden church “Adormirea Maicii Domnului” stands in the southeastern part of Crasna village, near the Blahnița River and to the right of county road DJ661 when travelling from Blahnița de Sus.
Also in Crasna, immediately beside Schitul Crasna, is the wooden church “Izvorul Tămăduirii”. The location details distinguish the churches by where they stand: from the centre of Aninișu din Vale to the southeastern part of Crasna village and the surroundings of Schitul Crasna. If you would like to visit the churches inside, check the current visiting arrangements in advance.
Monasteries, building history and cultural regions
From an ethnocultural perspective, Crasna commune lies at the crossroads of the Oltenia de sub Munte ethnographic area in Gorj and the Mărginimea Sibiului area. For visitors interested in culture, the commune’s regional identity is also part of the picture. The Icoana Monastery, one of the commune’s historic monuments, is located in Cărpiniș village. Schitul Crasna is in Crasna Ungureni and dates back to 1636.
The monastic cells of Schitul Crasna date from the 17th century and were rebuilt in 1808. The year 1636 and a fresco dating from 1757 are cited for Biserica Sfântul Nicolae in Crasna. These dates refer to different details: the dating of Schitul, the rebuilding of the cells and a fresco. The buildings and historical details can thus be viewed as distinct aspects of the commune’s cultural history.
Plan your stay around your interests
When choosing your destinations, it may help to decide first what you want to focus on: should mountains, waterways and gorges shape the nature part of your trip, or would you rather focus mainly on churches, monasteries and their history? It is best to choose a holiday rental for your stay based on the specific locations and the destinations you would like to combine. The natural and cultural sites are spread across several locations in Crasna commune, so before planning your day, check which distances and routes suit your choices.
Discover more destinations: Arcani, Novaci, Ţânţăreni, Muşeteşti, Târgu Jiu, Rânca, Turcineşti, Polovragi.
For the broader travel overview: Gorj.
