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Slatina - Gradiste Hill Traditional Cache

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garu: I am archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 7/16/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The first geocache in Slatina!


Slatina (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈslatina], Bulgarian: Слатина) is the capital city of Olt County, Romania, on the river Olt. It is located in the south of Romania, on the eastern side of the river Olt, in the historical region of Muntenia. The population was 70,293 in 2011, being an important industrial center.

The town of Slatina was first mentioned on January 20, 1368 in an official document issued by Vladislav I Vlaicu, Prince of Wallachia. The document stated that merchants from the Transylvanian city of Brașov would not pay customs when passing through Slatina. The word Slatina is of Slavic origin, stemming from Slam-tina, "salted land" or "salty water". (wikipedia)

The Geocache is hidden on Gradiste Hill, where one can see the best view over the Olt river, passing near by and also over the town of Slatina. It is hidden near the Wedding House (Gradiste Hill is the place where marriage ceremonies are officiated).

To see the river, "jump" over the small fence and follow the small path into the bushed. After 20-30m you will be able to see the river.

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

zrgny oneevre, evtug fvqr bs gur ebnq, frpbaq ynfg cbyr ba lbhe jnl hc

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)