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Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Arges, Romania · Europe
Cocu sits on the route: 10 minutes from Băbana, 54km from Poenari Citadel.
Cocu is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 2,662, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cocu 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 Cocu to your route.
Cocu is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Bărbătești, Cocu, Crucișoara, Făcălețești, Greabănu, Popești, Răchițele de Jos (the commune centre), and Răchițele de Sus.
The commune lies in the Wallachian Plain, on the banks of the river Cotmeana. It is located in the westernRead more
part of Argeș County, 20 km (12 mi) from the county seat, Pitești. It is crossed by county road DJ703A, which connects it to the north to Cotmeana and to the south to Poiana Lacului and Albota.
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Cocu is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8667 latitude, 24.6500 longitude.
Cocu has a population of approximately 2,662 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.
54 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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