Discover Berceni: History, Festivals and Active Days

The year 1578 is considered the year of the first document in which the name Berceni appears. The Biserica Sf. Nicolae church in Berceni was built in 1891. Until the 1950s and 1960s, the church in Berceni housed three icons painted by Pârvu Mutu.

Culture and History

Berceni was a residence of the Kretzulescu boyar family. The “Sf. Nicolae” and “Sf. Eustaţie Plachida” church ensemble in Corlătești is listed in the Romanian register of historic monuments. The entry bears the code PH-II-a-A-16439 and is dated 1792.

Events and Programmes

BerceniFest takes place annually and is a local event in Berceni. The annual “Tradiții de Mărțișor” programme supports local craftspeople. The “Obiceiuri de Iarnă la Români” programme includes decorating a Christmas tree and concerts featuring Christmas carols.

The “Biblioteca de Vacanță” includes workshops and virtual journeys. This programme also includes a reading club and film screenings. The Festivalul Copiilor includes craft workshops.

Crafts therefore feature both in the “Tradiții de Mărțișor” programme and in the workshops of the Festivalul Copiilor. The “Biblioteca de Vacanță” combines workshops with virtual journeys, reading and film screenings. “Obiceiuri de Iarnă la Români” mentions the Christmas tree and concerts featuring Christmas carols.

Sport

The synthetic sports fields in the municipality of Berceni can be used for minifootball, basketball and handball. Volleyball, foot tennis and badminton are also available. Cupa Berceni is a badminton competition with national participation.

The sports fields have lighting and fencing. The minifootball goals measure 3 x 2 m and are fitted with nets. The facilities also include volleyball posts with a net, as well as basketball hoops or backboards.

Daily use of the synthetic sports fields from 8:00 to 22:00 was intended for residents of the municipality. People without a residence in the municipality could use the fields only with an approved application.

The information about the fields connects the available sports with their specific equipment. For minifootball, goals with nets are mentioned; for volleyball, posts and a net are included, while basketball hoops or backboards complement the respective playing area. The daily period from 8:00 to 22:00 applies to the intended use by residents; for people without a residence, the approved application remains decisive.

Wider Regional Area

The Mânăstirea Snagov monastery is located in the wider regional area of Berceni. The Biserica Sfinţii Voievozi church is also located there. The Biserica Ortodoxă Stoeneşti Orthodox church is likewise situated in the wider regional area of Berceni. The Parohia Ţintea church also belongs to this wider regional area.

The Movila pe Răzoare hill is located in the wider regional area of Berceni. Parc Mizil is also located there. The Movila Cuptoarelor and Movila Măneştii hills are likewise situated in the wider regional area of Berceni.

Other places: Chițorani, Boldești-Scăeni, Aluniş, Cornu De Jos, Valea Călugărească, Provița de Sus, Valea Doftanei and Măgurele.

For the higher-level travel overview: Prahova.