Pristol

Pristol is a municipality in the district of Mehedinţi in southwestern Romania.

Geographical location

The community extends along the left bank of the Danube in the south of the circle. Surrounded are the two villages in the municipality of the sprawling cornfields Lesser Wallachia. Became known Pristol by its location in the triangle Romania - Serbia - Bulgaria. The county town Drobeta Turnu Severin is located 62 km north from the commune and also lies on the banks of the Danube.

History

In the area of the place Pristol were at kilometer 847 of the Danube finds what point in the Hallstatt period, made ​​. The area around Pristol was inhabited in ancient times by Dacians and Romans later. Testify four archaeological sites in the municipal area, the. 6th century and 9th -11 Century date.

The community has been part of the founding of the Kingdom of Romania to the heartland of the state.

With the accession of Romania to the European Union in 2007 Pristol was an EU border town to neighboring Serbia and has since been closely guarded by customs.

Economy

The economy of Pristol largely based on agriculture, especially the cultivation of fodder crops and vegetables.

Investors are attracted by the fertile arable land, inland navigation on the Danube and the channel to the neighboring Dolj county. There are so many opportunities for establishment of other companies. The patience of the municipality intends to expand both road network and water supply for the community and also build a new sports center.

Attractions

The oldest and most famous monument in the village is the church Sfântu Nicolae, was first built in 1892. Today, this is a listed building.