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Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Băbeni sits on the route: 10 minutes from Şirineasa, 53km from Poenari Citadel.
Băbeni is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 9,350, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Băbeni sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Băbeni to your route.
Băbeni is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. The town, elevated to that status in 2002, administers six villages: Bonciu, Capu Dealului, Pădurețu, Români, Tătărani, and Valea Mare. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.
The town is located in the central part of the county, on the right bank of theRead more
Olt River, 18 km (11 mi) southwest of the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It is crossed by national road DN64, which connects Râmnicu Vâlcea with Caracal along the Olt River. The Băbeni train station serves the CFR Line 201, which runs north–south from Podu Olt, Sibiu County, to Piatra-Olt, Olt County.
The Băbeni oil field is located on the administrative territory of the town.
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Băbeni is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9667 latitude, 24.2333 longitude.
Băbeni has a population of approximately 9,350 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Full driving guide for Romania2 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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