Wallachia - Wikipedia Wallachia is a geographical region of modern-day Romania, as well as one of the two historical Romanian principalities that laid the foundation for the establishment of the modern Romanian state It is situated north of the Lower Danube and south of the Southern Carpathians
Walachia | Historical Region, Romania Culture | Britannica Walachia, principality on the lower Danube River, which in 1859 joined Moldavia to form the state of Romania Its name is derived from that of the Vlachs, who constituted the bulk of its population
Wallachia - New World Encyclopedia Wallachia (also spelled Walachia or "The Romanian Land") is an historical and geographical region of Romania and a former independent principality It is situated north of the Danube and south of the Southern Carpathians
Discover Wallachia: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Nature Discover Wallachia, a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, nestled in the southern part of Romania Known as “The Romanian Country” or “Romanian Land,” Wallachia’s story dates back to 1290, when it was first mentioned as “Vlachia ”
Wallachia for Tourists: Best Places to Visit - Romanian Friend Nestled in Eastern Europe, Wallachia has been a significant player in the region’s politics and economy since the Medieval Period Its strategic location made it a coveted prize for various empires and kingdoms, including the Ottoman Empire, the Hungarian Kingdom, and the Byzantine Empire
30 Facts About Wallachian Uprising The Wallachian Uprising of 1821 was a rebellion in Romania against oppressive rule, led by heroic figures like Tudor Vladimirescu and Alexandru Ipsilanti, inspiring future movements for independence and justice
How the Wallachians changed the alpine treeline Basically, the Wallachians were amongst the pioneers of alpine shepherds in Europe By the time of the 16th century, they reached the Western Carpathian Mountains of the Czech Republic Also here, they continued the large scale deforestation and grazing on higher altitudes
House of the Dragon: The Basarab Princes of . . . - Dukes and Princes Wallachian rulers were also called hospodar, another Slavic word for lord, and in Romanian domn (from Latin dominus) All of these terms implied a degree of autonomous rule, but usually as a vassal to a greater power
Kingdoms of Eastern Europe - Wallachia - The History Files Situated to the mountainous region immediate south of the Carpathian Mountains, Wallachia is effectively the 'land of the foreigners' In this instance, the word arrived via the Goths who ventured down toward the Balkans A local derivative, or evolution, of the word is the Slavic 'Vlach'