Băile Govora Spa
The name of the resort and its history has to do with the one of the Govora Monastery, which is situated in Govora Sat, near to Valcea county. Close to the resort there is also the Horezu Monastery, the finest and most beautiful example of Romanian architecture, built in 1693 by C. Brancoveanu, which in 1995 was included in the UNESCO patrimony. There are trips for visiting these historical monuments going by foot, by bus or by car. Govora is an important resort and has its gate opened on the entire year, being popular for its variety and the therapy characteristics of the waters rich in minerals and salts. The resort is recommended in th treatment of the respiration diseases, rheumatic diseases, neurological dysfunctions and post-traumatic ones and associated diseases. On Baile Govora the visitors acan take a bath in mineral waters, hot mud applications, electro-therapies, treatments with natural products. There is also a sanatorium for reumatical diseases and respiration diseases for children.