Prahova, Romania · Europe
Bucov sits on the route: 5 minutes from Rachieri, 60km from Palace of the Parliament.
Bucov is a town located in Prahova, Romania. With a population of 10,279, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bucov 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 Bucov to your route.
Bucov (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbukov]) is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania, just east of Ploiești, the county seat. It is composed of five villages: Bighilin, Bucov, Chițorani, Pleașa, and Valea Orlei.
The commune is located in the south-central part of the county. It is traversed by the DN1B road,Read more
which runs from Ploiești to Buzău.
The river Teleajen flows through the commune north to south, separating it from Ploiești. The Bucovel is a left tributary of the Teleajen; it discharges into the Iazul Morilor Teleajen in Bucov.
The Battle of Bucov (also: Bukowo) was fought here in 1600.
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Bucov is located in Prahova, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9667 latitude, 26.0833 longitude.
Bucov has a population of approximately 10,279 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Bucharest's storied restaurant-confectionery on Calea Victoriei, founded 1852, once the meeting place of Romania's writers and politicians: the phrase 'Capșa wit' entered the language. Restored belle-époque salons still serve its famous Joffre cake.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Ceausescu-era administrative building in Bucharest, the heaviest building in the world, with guided tours of its state halls.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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