Moara Vlăsiei

Moara Vlăsiei is a commune in the northern part of Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania. Its name means "Mill of Wallachia[n forest]", and was called Căciulați until 1968, when its administrative center was moved from the village of Căciulați to Moara Vlăsiei (a village previously named Moara Săracă the Poor Mill). It is composed of two villages, Căciulați and Moara Vlăsiei.

Moara Vlăsiei
Alexandru Ghica Palace in Căciulați
Alexandru Ghica Palace in Căciulați
Coat of arms of Moara Vlăsiei
Location in Ilfov County
Location in Ilfov County
Moara Vlăsiei is located in Romania
Moara Vlăsiei
Moara Vlăsiei
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°39′N 26°13′E
CountryRomania
CountyIlfov
Population
 (2011-10-31)[1]
6,307
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.IF

The village is home to Moara Vlăsiei Cricket Ground, the only cricket field in Romania.

References

Alexandru Ghica Palace – view from the back
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