Vărbilău is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Coțofenești, Livadea, Podu Ursului, Poiana Vărbilău, and Vărbilău.
Geography The commune is located in the central part of the county, north of the county seat, Ploiești. It lies on the banks of the Vărbilău River, in a hilly area at the foot of the Ciucaș Mountains.
History
A gold ceremonial helmet (5th century BC) was discovered at Coțofenești in c. 1929. Additional research was done by archaeologist short after the finding. The helmet was kept at the National History Museum of Romania since 1970 and was stolen in January 2025 during a temporary exhibit in the Netherlands. It was recovered in April 2026.
People Gabi Luncă (1938–2021), Romanian-Romani lăutar musician Ely Culbertson (1891–1955), American contract bridge entrepreneur and personality
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