It officially became a town in 1989, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

In Antiquity, the local Dacic population built a fortress, Acidava.

[5] From the Middle Ages come the first written documents about the villages that now compose the town.

The main village, Piatra, is located near the train station and expands to the southeast.

Criva is located southeast of Piatra and has a small railway station.

[15] Despite the relatively high altitude and a big number of valleys and smooth hills, the area is very good for agriculture.

The town is placed near the Olt River, on a terrace that protects it from floods.

[17] Usually, summers are hot and with little precipitation, while winters have moderate temperatures, with occasional wind intensification.

[21][22] In 2007, forced intervention was required to calm down the population and avoid violent conflicts.

[23] There are four railways that lead to Piatra-Olt: The town is also an important road intersection.

[29] Many firms have their headquarters in other places but develop business in Piatra Olt.

The following attractions can be visited in a few hours, so a traveller can see them while waiting to catch a train.