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Pârâu

Brașov County, Romania · Europe

About Pârâu

Pârâu sits on the route: 10 minutes from Şercaia, 40km from Bran Castle.

Pârâu is a town located in Brașov County, Romania. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pârâu 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 Pârâu to your route.

About Pârâu

Părău (German: Mikesdorf-Berau; Hungarian: Páró) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Grid, Părău, Veneția de Jos (Untervenitze; Alsóvenice), and Veneția de Sus (Felsővenice). The commune is situated in the center of the county, in the historic Țara Făgărașului region.

Read more It lies on the left bank of the Olt River. The river Veneția discharges into the Olt near Veneția de Jos, while the river Părău flows into the Olt near the village Părău. Părău is crossed by the national road DN1S, which runs from Șercaia to Hoghiz. It is located at a distance of 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Făgăraș and 60 km (37 mi) from Brașov.

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Pârâu is located in Brașov County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8500 latitude, 25.1833 longitude.

What is the population of Pârâu?

Pârâu has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Brașov County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.8500, 25.1833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Pârâu

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Brașov

A stunning medieval city ringed by Carpathian peaks, centered on Council Square and dominated by the massive Gothic Black Church.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Black Church, Brasov

Largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul, named for soot damage in a 1689 fire, in central Brasov.

39 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Fortified Churches of Transylvania

Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.

42 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Sighișoara

A remarkably intact UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, with colorful houses and a famous Clock Tower.

51 km · about 60 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.'

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Transfagarasan 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Pârâu

  • 46 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.
  • 52 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.
  • 52 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 52 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
  • 54 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.

Nearby Destinations

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Şercaia

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 2,988

Perșani

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 1,104

Comana de Jos

🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 1,020

Comana de Sus

🇷🇴 Romania

9 km awayPop. 2,556

Şinca Veche

🇷🇴 Romania

9 km awayPop. 3,445

Mândra

🇷🇴 Romania

11 km awayPop. 2,856

Ticuşu Vechi

🇷🇴 Romania

11 km awayPop. 849

Cuciulata

🇷🇴 Romania

13 km awayPop. 1,230

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