mountain pass
Transalpina
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
37 km · about 40 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Bistrița sits on the route: 10 minutes from Horezu, 37km from Transalpina.
Bistrița is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 1,325, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bistrița 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 Bistrița to your route.
Bistrița Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Bistrița, pronounced [ˈbistritsa] ) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located in Bistrița village, Costești Commune, Vâlcea County, Romania.
Initially built between 1492 and 1494 by the Craiovești boyars, it was destroyed in 1509 by Mihnea cel Rău and subsequently rebuiltRead more
between 1515 and 1519 by the Craiovești. The monastery was rebuilt for a third time between 1846 and 1855, following the damage sustained during the 1838 earthquake. The new church was painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu.
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Bistrița is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1861 latitude, 24.0401 longitude.
Bistrița has a population of approximately 1,325 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.
Full driving guide for Romania3 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
37 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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