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Gălășești

Arges, Romania · Europe

About Gălășești

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.

About Gălășești

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 Scărișoara

Read 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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Where is Gălășești located?

Gălășești is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9559 latitude, 24.7860 longitude.

What is the population of Gălășești?

Gălășești has a population of approximately 1,028 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
1,028
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Arges
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.9559, 24.7860

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Gălășești

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

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

landmark

Vidraru Dam

A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Gălășești

  • 67 kmRucăr–Bran PassHistoric corridor road (DN73) between Brașov and Câmpulung, cresting at Fundata (~1,290 m) with pastoral villages, limestone ridges and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului massifs.
  • 71 kmTransbucegiAlpine road (DJ713) snaking up the Bucegi Mountains past Bolboci Lake toward the 2,000 m plateau near the Babele rock formations, with sweeping hairpins and dramatic Carpathian views.
  • 73 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe 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.
  • 73 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 73 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

Nearby Destinations

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Merişani

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 4,390

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🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 1,962

Miceşti

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 4,061

Bascov

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 8,759

Argeșelu

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 1,501

Purcăreni

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 1,478

Budeasa

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km away

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