Rojiște: Churches, Archaeology and the Jiu Landscape

Culture and History

The church “Sfântul Nicolae” is located in the village of Rojiște and is listed as an architectural monument dating from 1780. The church building is therefore one of the town’s specifically dated historical points of reference.

Around 600 metres south of the exit from Rojiște lies the archaeological site “Situl arheologic de la Rojişte - Oaga Vijoii”. It is located on the right-hand side of the Craiova–Bechet road (DN55), on the upper terrace of the Jiu floodplain. The historical connection thus extends from the village into the floodplain landscape south of the town exit. For historic churches and archaeological sites, current opening hours can be checked before travelling.

The church “Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul” stands in the village of Tîmburești in the municipality of Rojiște. It is an architectural monument from the early 19th century. The two churches are located in two villages of the same municipality; their dates span the period from 1780 to the early 19th century.

Connections

National road DN55 runs through Rojiște and connects Craiova with the Danube port of Bechet. Within the municipality, it also connects the villages of Rojiște and Tîmburești. When travelling on a national road, current road conditions and traffic information can be checked before departure.

Landscape and Nature

To the west, the area of the municipality of Rojiște is bordered by the Jiu River. The river therefore forms the western boundary of the municipality and gives the landscape a clear geographical reference point.

In the territorial division of the ROSPA0023 Confluenţa Jiu - Dunăre bird protection area, Rojiște accounts for a share of 3%. In addition to the western boundary formed by the Jiu, this creates a distinct connection to the territorial division of the bird protection area.

Agriculture and Regional Produce

Agriculture in the municipality of Rojiște includes vegetable growing, fruit growing and viticulture. Crop farming therefore encompasses several forms of cultivation, ranging from vegetables and fruit to wine.

Dairy cattle, sheep, goats and pigs are kept in the municipality. Agricultural and animal products are also traded. Livestock farming and trade therefore complement crop cultivation with further areas of rural economic activity.

Rice cultivation resumed in Dolj County in 2018. In Rojiște and Măceșu de Jos, a combined total of 151 hectares were planted with rice. Rice cultivation is therefore part of a development that extends beyond the municipality to Dolj County.

Leisure and Events

The Hotel Plaza Lake complex in Rojiște has a lake with a pontoon and an island. The grounds include tennis, football and beach volleyball courts. Saltwater baths, an indoor swimming pool and a spa complement the complex’s facilities. For complexes with a lake, pontoon and island, as well as sports, bathing and wellness areas, it is advisable to check current opening and usage hours before travelling.

The Rojiște Municipality Day takes place on 26 October. The date and event times for Municipality Day should be checked again in good time before arrival. The date and time should be checked again before attending events.

To the overarching travel overview: Comuna Rojiște.