The town was built on the place called the Rusidava Roman Camp as well as around it.      Dragasani is first attested documentarily in June 7th,1755. In Dragasani, one can visit The Memorial House of Gib Mihaescu and The Museum of Gib Mihaescu ; he was one of the most important Romanian writers ;      Horezu town – situated in the west part of the district, 45 km far from Rm. Valcea – is famous for its pottery artists.      It is documentarily attested in a letter of Vlad Calugaru on 5. Sptember, 1487.      In Horezu town, one can visit the following places:       - The Foundation of Constantin Brancoveanu ; the Horezu Monastery – historical and religious monument, 1693 ;       - the Maldaresti Complex of Museums , consisting of fortified towers which display art collections and objects manufactured in Horezu ;       - Calimanesti –Caciulata resorts are located 18 km north from Rm. Valcea on the Olt river valley. The two resorts are famous for their bathing and medicinal springs ; they can be visited all over the year. The Cozia Monastery, Foundation of Mircea cel Batran (1387
– 1388), represents a special attraction for all visitors in the area. In the neighbourhood there is the Arutela Roman Camp. The Govora resort is also famous being situated 20 km SW from Rm. Valcea in a charming area with hills and lanes covered with beech-trees (fagus), oak-trees and fir-trees.         An other attraction for the visitors is representsed by the monasteries in the nearby: “Govora” (first printing press), “Dintr-un lemn”, “Surpatele”.         Ocnele Mari and Ocnita are towns with old traditions even from the time of the Dacian-Roman population ; they are remarkable for the abundance of salt in the area.         The archeological researches in that part certify the fact that in the area of Ocnita there is an important military, political, religious and economical centre called the “Dacian Buridava” which is mentioned by Ptolemy in the 2nd century A.C.         From Gura Lotrului , crossed by DN7 (E81) along a distance of aprox. 40 km. towards east, there is the narrow pass of the Lotru river with beautiful landscapes.         The Voineasa mountain resort is located at the other end of the narrow pass. This resort and its surroundings give full satisfaction to the people who love mountains and the beauties of nature as well.          From Voineasa one can reach the Vidra resort which is situated on the bank of the Vidra Accumulation Lake. Going on one can see along Obarsia Lotrului - touristic stop, then, crossing the mountains people can reach Petrosani towards west (Valea Jiului) and Sebes in Transylvania towards north.          The access to the mountain resorts and to the mentioned above towns can be done on mountain passes as well as by car and/or by touring buses, the roads being surfaced with asphalt, therefore, they are in good conditions.          In Valcea District one can visit other religious, historical, ethno-folklorical touristic areas, each of these having a specific and glorious past. All these places keep their authenticity and naturalness.          The pieces of information presented above and the study of the map of the Valcea District can prove that your staying at the SUPREM HOTEL (3*) in the Olanesti resort, can become a very effective one, including active rest, a great variety of hiking routes, visiting and/or travelling according to your wishes and your possibilities .                We are waiting fo r you gladly at the SUPREM HOTEL (3*) in the Olanesti resort always pleased to be entirely at your service.             OUR MOTTO IS: MAY YOU BE HEALTHY AS IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL !