mountain pass
Transalpina
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Mănăilești sits on the route: 10 minutes from Popeşti, 54km from Transalpina.
Mănăilești is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 1,015, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Mănăilești 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 Mănăilești to your route.
Frâncești is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Băluțoaia, Coșani, Dezrobiți, Frâncești, Genuneni, Mănăilești, Moșteni, Surpatele, and Viișoara.
The commune is situated in a hilly region, in the southern foothills of the Southern Carpathians, at an altitude of 236 mRead more
(774 ft). It lies on the banks of the river Bistrița and its left tributary, the Otăsău.
Frâncești is located in the central part of Vâlcea County, 24 km (15 mi) southwest of the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It is crossed by county road DJ646, which branches off the national road DN64 in the town of Băbeni, 6 km (3.7 mi) to the southeast.
The commune is known for two Romanian Orthodox monasteries — Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn and Surpatele Monastery — and for the churches in Genuneni and Viișoara.
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Mănăilești is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.0246 latitude, 24.1245 longitude.
Mănăilești has a population of approximately 1,015 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Full driving guide for Romania3 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
54 km · about 60 min 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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