Romanian Soldiers Monument


The fascist-looking WWI Romanian Soldiers Monument is in the park to the west of Dealul Florilor Municipal Stadium; next to it are the graves of 75 of the fallen. Open-air religious services are often held next to the monument on Sunday.


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