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Bascov

Arges, Romania · Europe

About Bascov

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.

About Bascov

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 of

Read 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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Where is Bascov located?

Bascov is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9000 latitude, 24.8167 longitude.

What is the population of Bascov?

Bascov has a population of approximately 8,759 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
8,759
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Arges
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.9000, 24.8167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Bascov

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

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

landmark

Vidraru Dam

A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Bascov

  • 71 kmRucăr–Bran PassHistoric corridor road (DN73) between Brașov and Câmpulung, cresting at Fundata (~1,290 m) with pastoral villages, limestone ridges and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului massifs.
  • 74 kmTransbucegiAlpine road (DJ713) snaking up the Bucegi Mountains past Bolboci Lake toward the 2,000 m plateau near the Babele rock formations, with sweeping hairpins and dramatic Carpathian views.
  • 79 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 80 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
  • 80 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bascov.

Mărăcineni

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 4,468

Argeșelu

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 1,501

Budeasa Mică

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 3,789

Gălășești

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 1,028

Miceşti

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 4,061

Piteşti

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 141,275

Valea Mare-Podgoria

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 3,102

Făgetu

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 1,119

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