Zimnicea High School

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Zimnicea High School (Romanian : Liceul Teoretic Zimnicea) is a high school located in central Zimnicea, Teleorman County, Romania. Its current building opened in December 1977, the previous location having been destroyed in the March earthquake. It was built with funds from the government of Switzerland.


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