DISCOVERING PITESTI AND ARGES

Welcome to Arges County

Welcome to Arges – Arges ranks the second in the country in terms of forested area; in the north of the county there are the highest mountain range in Romania (the Fagaras group), separated by the Rucar-Bran corridor.

Invartita Lake – the only lake in the country formed on gypsum strata,

Balea Lake mountain complex with ski and snowboarding slopes.

Pitesti – A Multicultural City

PITESTI is a multicultural city (Greek, French communities), located in the central-southern part of Romania, at 100 km from Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Pitesti – city of entertainment: Pitesti Philharmonic, County Museum, the first digital Planetarium in Romania for vir­tual astronomy education, Cultural Centre, Alexandru Davila Theatre, Art Gallery, Student’s House, Children’s Palace

Pitesti – city of sports performances: Olympic Swimming Pool, Nicolae Dobrin Stadium, Swimming, Skating, Tennis and Football Complex, Arges Sports Museum. Sports performance is achieved through Municipal Sports Club (MSC), FC Arges football teams, Pitesti and FC International Pitesti basketball teams (BCMUS Pitesti and BCA Pitesti), women volleyball team.

Pitesti – city of nature: Trivale Forest, Expo Park, Strand Park, Tineretului Park, LuncaArgesului Park, the Zoo.

Pitesti – city of events: The Tulip Symphony (celebrated each year in April), Zavaidoc Old Fiddle Music National Festival (celebrated at the end of November), Autumn Fair (celebrated each year in October), Pitesti Days (celebrated each year in May), 3FEST Festival.

Additional information: http://www.primariapitesti.ro/

Getting into Pitesti

For transport from Henri Coanda Airport Bucharest to Pitesti, we usually recommend private transport, booked by us, because it is easier, faster and more comfortable for all participants. The car costs 60 EUR / one way. The cost will be divided by the number of passengers. Your private car will take you from the airport directly to the location you indicated in Pitesti. For reservation, ask the Erasmus Office before your departure.

Another option would be a taxi from the airport (it could be a little expensive), or bus no. 780 which reaches the North Railway Station in Bucharest. Then you will take the train to Pitesti. If you want to get to Bucharest city centre from the airport to visit it, you will take bus 783. For the tickets you must pay in Romanian currency – RON

You may find further useful information on the following websites

  • buses from the airport to the station: http://www.bucharestairports.ro/en/transport/bus
  • train schedule: https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/ro If you opted for the train, when you arrive in Pitesti, at the train station, you will take a taxi to the accommodation location.
  • taxis from airport: https://www.bucharestairports.ro/en/transport/taxi

Arrival at Pitesti

Accommodation In Pitesti

Student Halls of Residence

Both students and professors can be accommodated in our campus. Accommodation will be made in the campus for a fee.

Facilities:

  • 700 accommodation places in rooms with 2/3/ or 4 beds;
  • Full-equipped kitchens;
  • Washing-machines;
  • TV and WIFI Internet connection;
  • The canteen is located near UPIT Hall of Residence.

Non-EU students are obliged to stay in Student Halls of Residence, for visa regulation purposes.

Apartment rent

If you want to have your own place to stay, you can rent an apartment with 1 or 2 rooms, according to your needs. You can contact https://www.galaxyimob.ro/inchirieri-apartamente and ask for a personalised offer. Prices may start from 200 EUR/ month/ apartment.

Hotels in Pitesti for staff accommodation

Public transportation in Pitesti

  • Bus

The main mean of transport in Pitesti is the bus. A one-way ticket costs 2 lei; it can be purchased from the Ticket Machines in the bus stations around the city. A two-way ticket costs 4 lei and it can pe purchased from the Ticket Offices in the bus stations. Moreover, you can purchase your ticket directly in the bus, using your Credit Card.

 

  • Taxi

For taxi reservation, you may call +40248 944 or +40248 942. The prices are between 2 and 3 lei/ km, and youmust pay cash to the driver.

Recommended companies:

Taxi Valentin

Taxi Actual