Piteşti

Pitești, located on the river Argeș, is the capital of Argeș County and a key commercial and industrial center in Romania. The city boasts a rich history, having been inhabited since prehistoric times and serving as a trading town in northern Wallachia. It was an informal residence for Wallachian Princes until the 18th century and later became a political center for the National Liberal Party. Pitești is also home to the Arpechim oil refinery and is a marketing center for the automotive industry, notably Automobile Dacia. The city played a significant role during the early communist regime, with its prison being a site for political repression and brainwashing experiments.