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Godeni

Arges, Romania · Europe

About Godeni

Godeni is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Schitu-Goleşti, 40km from Transbucegi.

Godeni is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 3,333, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Godeni 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 Godeni to your route.

About Godeni

Godeni is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bordeieni, Capu Piscului, Cotești, Godeni, and Malu. The commune is situated in the southern foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains, at an altitude of 528 m (1,732 ft), on the banks of the river Bughea. It is located in the northern

Read more part of Argeș County, 8 km (5 mi) southwest of Câmpulung and 48 km (30 mi) north of the county seat, Pitești.

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Where is Godeni located?

Godeni is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2333 latitude, 24.9833 longitude.

What is the population of Godeni?

Godeni has a population of approximately 3,333 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
3,333
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Arges
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.2333, 24.9833

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 Godeni

8 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Vidraru Dam

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Rucăr–Bran Pass

Historic 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Transbucegi

Alpine 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Bran Castle

A fortress in Transylvania popularly associated with the legend of Count Dracula, perched on a cliff between Wallachia and Transylvania.

43 km · about 50 min drive

photogenic

Bucegi Sphinx

A wind-carved rock at 2,216 m on the Bucegi plateau that in profile forms a giant human face, beside the mushroom-shaped Babele formations. Reached by cable car from Bușteni or a hike from the Transbucegi road.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Peleș Castle

A Neo-Renaissance palace in the Carpathian Mountains, one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a former Romanian royal residence.

46 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Balea Lac Mountain 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.'

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Godeni

  • 33 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.
  • 40 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.
  • 50 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.
  • 50 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 50 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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Schitu-Goleşti

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Poienari

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6 km awayPop. 3,592

Capu Piscului

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6 km awayPop. 1,139

Câmpulung

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km away

Aninoasa

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 3,334

Slănic

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 1,114

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