mountain pass
Transalpina
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Popeşti sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mănăilești, 53km from Transalpina.
Popeşti is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 3,164, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Popeşti 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 Popeşti to your route.
Popești is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Curtea, Dăești, Firijba, Meieni, Popești, Urși and Valea Caselor.
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Popeşti is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.0057 latitude, 24.0766 longitude.
Popeşti has a population of approximately 3,164 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
castle
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
58 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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