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Gorgota

Dâmbovița County, Romania · Europe

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Gorgota sits on the route: 10 minutes from Viforâta, 48km from Transbucegi.

Gorgota is a town located in Dâmbovița County, Romania. With a population of 1,357, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gorgota 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 Gorgota to your route.

About Gorgota

Dealu Monastery is a 15th-century monastery in Dâmbovița County, Romania, located 6 km north of Târgoviște. The church of the monastery is dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

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Gorgota offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gorgota located?

Gorgota is located in Dâmbovița County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9763 latitude, 25.5084 longitude.

What is the population of Gorgota?

Gorgota has a population of approximately 1,357 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
1,357
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Dâmbovița County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.9763, 25.5084

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 Gorgota

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

48 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gorgota

  • 48 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.
  • 55 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gorgota.

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Glodeni

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6 km awayPop. 4,367

Aninoasa

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 5,907

Gura Ocniței

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 3,073

Târgovişte

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 66,965

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