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Purcăreni

Arges, Romania · Europe

About Purcăreni

Purcăreni sits on the route: 5 minutes from Budeasa Mică, 47km from Poenari Citadel.

Purcăreni is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 1,478, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Purcăreni 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 Purcăreni to your route.

About Purcăreni

The Argeșel is a left tributary of the river Râul Târgului in Romania. Its source is near the Păpușa Peak, in the Iezer Mountains. It discharges into the Râul Târgului in Mioveni. The following towns and villages are situated along the river Argeșel, from source to mouth: Nămăești, Suslănești, Boteni, Lunca, Balabani,

Read more Lespezi, Lucieni, Hârtiești, Dealu, Vulturești, Bârzești, Voroveni, Davidești, Conțești, Racovița and Mioveni. Its length is 80 km (50 mi) and its basin size is 242 km2 (93 sq mi).

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Where is Purcăreni located?

Purcăreni is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9685 latitude, 24.8874 longitude.

What is the population of Purcăreni?

Purcăreni has a population of approximately 1,478 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
1,478
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Arges
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.9685, 24.8874

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 Purcăreni

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Poenari Citadel

Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Vidraru Dam

A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Purcăreni

  • 61 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.
  • 64 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.
  • 73 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
  • 74 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.
  • 74 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Purcăreni.

Miceşti

🇷🇴 Romania

3 km awayPop. 4,061

Budeasa Mică

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 3,789

Colibași

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 1,928

Mioveni

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 29,062

Argeșelu

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 1,501

Dărmăneşti

🇷🇴 Romania

5 km awayPop. 3,676

Budeasa

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km away

Racovița

🇷🇴 Romania

7 km awayPop. 1,596

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