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Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Arges, Romania · Europe
Bascov sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mărăcineni, 52km from Poenari Citadel.
Bascov is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 8,759, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bascov 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 Bascov to your route.
Bascov is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Bascov, Brăileni, Glâmbocu, Mica, Prislopu Mic, Schiau, Uiasca, and Valea Ursului.
The commune lies on the Getic Plateau, an area of foothills leading up to the Southern Carpathians. It is located 7 km (4.3 mi) northwest ofRead more
Pitești, on the river Bascov, as it discharges into the Argeș.
The Liga III football club ACS Unirea Bascov is located here.
A massacre took place in Bascov in August 2022, when five members of the same family were killed by a relative.
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Bascov is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9000 latitude, 24.8167 longitude.
Bascov has a population of approximately 8,759 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.
52 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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