About Târgoviște
Târgoviște is a city with a strong historical identity, located in southern Romania, at the foothills of the Subcarpathians, and serving as the administrative center of Dâmbovița County.
The cultural and tourist heritage of the city is highly valuable. Among the most representative landmarks are the Princely Court, a medieval complex that includes the famous Chindia Tower, the symbol of the city and one of the most well-known historical monuments in Romania. Other important attractions include Manastirea Dealu, a significant site in national history, the Museum of Printing and Old Romanian Books, the Great Princely Church, as well as numerous museums and religious buildings that reflect the city’s rich cultural life throughout the centuries.
Târgoviște is also an important educational, university, and sports center, offering modern infrastructure suitable for hosting national and international events. The city provides appropriate facilities for competitions, a wide range of accommodation options, green areas, and a welcoming urban environment that encourages cultural interaction and the exchange of experiences among participants from different countries.
From a climatic point of view, the month of August is characterised by favorable conditions for sports and recreational activities:
• high temperatures, with average values between 28–33°C
• warm nights, with minimum temperatures of 16–19°C
• low precipitation, typical of the summer season
• the possibility of short-term showers or summer storms
Through its unique combination of history, culture, hospitality, and modern infrastructure, Târgoviște represents an ideal setting for hosting this competition, offering participants not only excellent conditions for the event itself, but also the opportunity to discover a city with a remarkable past and a dynamic present.
About Competitions
The championship events include multiple categories and frequency bands (such as 144 MHz, 3.5 MHz, Foxoring, and Sprint), requiring both physical endurance and the technical and strategic skills of the participants. Competitors must quickly interpret the map, make efficient navigation decisions, and accurately track radio signals in order to locate all transmitters and complete the course.
Hosting the European Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championship is a milestone for the city of Târgoviște and the Romanian amateur radio community. The event highlights the city’s ability to organise international sporting competitions and promotes the spirit of fair play, cooperation, and cultural exchange among participants from many European countries.
