castle
Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Râmnicu Vâlcea sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bujoreni, 35km from Poenari Citadel.
Râmnicu Vâlcea is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 93,151, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Râmnicu Vâlcea 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea to your route.
Râmnicu Vâlcea (formerly Râmnic, Romanian pronunciation: [ˈrɨmniku ˈvɨlt͡ʃe̯a]) is a city in Romania. Located in the south-central part of the country, in the historical province of Oltenia, it is the seat of Vâlcea County and its main urban settlement. According to the 2021 Romanian census, it has a population ofRead more
93,151.
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Râmnicu Vâlcea is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1000 latitude, 24.3667 longitude.
Râmnicu Vâlcea has a population of approximately 93,151 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Full driving guide for Romania6 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
36 km · about 40 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.'
59 km · about 70 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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