Târgoviște, capital of the principality of Wallachia for almost three centuries, lies at the foot of the Carpathians north-west of Bucharest. Its Jewish community was small — 551 people in 1930 — but it left an unusual Neo-Brâncovenesc synagogue, rebuilt in 1905–1912 and now a concert hall. Most Jews left in 1940–1941, and in 1941 the Teiș detention camp operated near the town. The small cemetery lies in the Romlux district.
A small Jewish community lived in the old princely capital of Wallachia and built a synagogue in the Romanian national style in the early 20th century. Most Jews left in 1940–1941; the building has…
A small Jewish community lived in the old princely capital of Wallachia and built a synagogue in the Romanian national style in…
The Federation’s directory lists no Jewish community in Târgoviște. The nearest registered community is in Ploiești, about 45 km away as the crow flies.
Details from the community directory of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania (FCER), checked on 5 November 2026. Contact the community before visiting to arrange access to the synagogue or cemetery and to ask about a minyan and kosher food. FCER community directory
str. Grigore Alexandrescu 37 · Built in 1880
From the list of synagogues of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania (FCER), checked on 5 November 2026. Synagogues marked “In use” are listed as functioning. The others still stand but may be closed or used as a museum or hall. Arrange visits with the community in advance. FCER list
No address on the official list
From the Federation’s cemetery list (2007). Arrange visits in advance with the community, which holds the keys.
Map of Jewish cemeteries in RomaniaAstronomical calculation for the town-centre coordinates, sea-level horizon, Romanian time: dawn 16.1°, tallit & tefillin 11.5°, nightfall 7.083°, candle lighting 18 minutes before sunset, Shabbat ends 8.5°. For orientation only; consult a rabbi on questions of halacha.
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