castle
Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Arges, Romania · Europe
Nucşoara is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Brăduleţ, 12km from Poenari Citadel.
Nucşoara is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 1,687, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Nucşoara 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 Nucşoara to your route.
Nucșoara is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Gruiu, Nucșoara, Sboghițești and Slatina.
The commune is located in the northern part of the county, on the border with Brașov County. It is nestled on the southern slopes of the Făgăraș Mountains, at the foot of MoldoveanuRead more
Peak, the highest mountain peak in Romania. The Râul Doamnei river has its source in the area, and runs through Slatina and Sboghițești.
With a surface area of 437.09 km2 (168.76 sq mi), Nucșoara is the largest commune in Romania.
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Nucşoara is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.3333 latitude, 24.7833 longitude.
Nucşoara has a population of approximately 1,687 people, making it a town in Romania.
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castle
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
12 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
32 km · about 35 min drive
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.'
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
33 km · about 40 min drive
mountain 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
castle
A fortress in Transylvania popularly associated with the legend of Count Dracula, perched on a cliff between Wallachia and Transylvania.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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