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Vidraru Dam
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Boişoara works well as a base: 10 minutes from Racoviţa, 22km from Poenari Citadel.
Boişoara is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 1,653, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Boişoara 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 Boişoara to your route.
Boișoara is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Boișoara, Bumbuești, and Găujani. It is situated in the historical region of Muntenia.
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Boişoara is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4333 latitude, 24.3833 longitude.
Boişoara has a population of approximately 1,653 people, making it a town in Romania.
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A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A remote alpine cafe at the summit of Romania's Transfagarasan Highway beside Balea Lake, atop what Jeremy Clarkson called 'the best road in the world.'
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Main square of Sibiu's Saxon old town, surrounded by guild houses and connected to the Bridge of Lies and Council Tower.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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A beautifully preserved medieval Saxon city with pastel-colored houses featuring distinctive eye-shaped roof windows overlooking grand squares.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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