Editing Giurgiu (section)

== Geography and transport ==

Giurgiu lies in the southern part of the Wallachian Plain. The surrounding landscape is predominantly flat and includes river channels, low-lying land, agricultural areas, and islands along the Danube. The city developed beside a natural crossing point and harbour area on the lower course of the river.

The port of Giurgiu handles river traffic and freight travelling between inland Romania, Bulgaria, and the wider Danube transport network. Local economic activity has included shipping services, ship repair, freight handling, storage, food processing, and businesses serving the agricultural areas of southern Giurgiu County.

Road and railway routes connect Giurgiu with Bucharest to the north. The bridge across the Danube provides a direct connection with Ruse and the Bulgarian transport network. This position makes Giurgiu an important southern entrance to the Bucharest region.

The Clock Tower, the surviving ruins of Giurgiu Fortress, the Church of Saint Nicholas, and buildings associated with the historic river port are among the city's main landmarks.