Ploiesti
Ploiești, known as the "city of black gold," is an important industrial center with a history tied to oil extraction and refining. In the past, it was one of Romania's most developed cities. The Clock Museum and the Petroleum Museum provide an interesting glimpse into the city's local identity. Situated close to Bucharest, Ploiești boasts solid infrastructure and a rapidly transforming economy, while retaining its strategic role.