Pantelimon, Ilfov

Pantelimon is a town in Ilfov County in Romania. The name refers to Saint Pantaleon.

Location

Pantelimon is located in the Lesser Wallachia by the river Tina Cole, directly on the eastern outskirts of Bucharest. The center of the Romanian capital is located about 10 km from pantelimon away.

History

The town was first mentioned in 1660. He stayed long pretty insignificant until about 1900 Bucharest since continued to expand and pantelimon was a suburb of the city. Especially after the Second World War, industrial enterprises were settled. Since the 1990s originated shopping centers. Many residents of Bucharest moved to the suburbs - even after pantelimon - so that here the population, in contrast to most other regions of the country rather increased. In 2003, the vast majority of residents spoke out in favor of a referendum to bring the community to the city. In 2005, this request was implemented.

Population

As of the 2002 census, 16,019 residents were registered in the city, including 15,067 Romanians, 896 Roma and Hungary 29.

Traffic

Pantelimon lies south of the railway line Bucharest - Constanta. The pantelimon train station is, however, about 5 km from the city center. There are good bus connections to Bucharest.

Attractions

• Monastery Cernica
• Recreation areas on the lake Lacul pantelimon

Views of the lake and place pantelimon

Look at pantelimon

The Beer Factory