Aninoasa : Romania

Aninoasa is a small (population 6,108) town in the county of Hunedoara in the Transylvania region of Romania. The town is located in Jiu Valley, which is a coal basin, and most of the towns residents are coal miners. Most of the town was built along Aninoasa creek, and the town is actually separated into two areas by the West Jiu River.
Aninoasa is the oldest town in Hunedoara county, being mentioned as far back as 1453. The town has two monasteries: Dealu Monastery and Viforâta Monastery. The Mayor is Ilie Botgros, who works as a turner.