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Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Arges, Romania · Europe
Gălășești sits on the route: 5 minutes from Merişani, 46km from Poenari Citadel.
Gălășești is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 1,028, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gălășești 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 Gălășești to your route.
The Vâlsan is a left tributary of the river Argeș in Romania. It discharges into the Argeș near Merișani. Its length is 79 km (49 mi) and its basin size is 348 km2 (134 sq mi).
The Vâlsan originates in the Făgăraș Mountains, where its source is a trough-shaped glacial hollow located between the Picuiata and ScărișoaraRead more
Mare mountains. The river flows for a mere 84.6 kilometers. Its course runs parallel to the Argeș River. The Vâlsan River's mouth is located at Merișani.
In 1967 the Vâlsan's course was altered significantly by the construction of a reservoir and a hydroelectric plant.
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Gălășești is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9559 latitude, 24.7860 longitude.
Gălășești has a population of approximately 1,028 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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