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Tarcău

Neamț County, Romania · Europe

About Tarcău

Tarcău is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Stejaru, 22km from Bicaz Gorge.

Tarcău is a town located in Neamț County, Romania. With a population of 3,504, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tarcău 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 Tarcău to your route.

About Tarcău

Tarcău is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Ardeluța, Brateș, Cazaci, Schitu Tarcău, Straja, and Tarcău. The commune is located in the southwestern part of the county, on the border with Bacău County. It is nestled in the foothills of the Tarcău Mountains, a mountain

Read more range of the Eastern Carpathians. It lies on the banks of the Bistrița River; the Tarcău River discharges into the Bistrița in Tarcău village, while the Tărcuța flows into the Tarcău in Ardeluța village and the Bolovăniș flows into the Tarcău in Schitu Tarcău village. Tarcău commune is traversed by National Road DN15, which connects it to the town of Bicaz, 5 km (3.1 mi) to the west, and to the county seat, the city of Piatra Neamț, 24 km (15 mi) to the east. The Tarcău Neamț train station serves CFR Line 509, which runs from Bacău to Piatra Neamț to Bicaz. The Sihăstria Tarcăului Monastery is located în Schitu Tarcău village. The Brateș fauna reserve is also located on the administrative territory of the commune.

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Where is Tarcău located?

Tarcău is located in Neamț County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8667 latitude, 26.1333 longitude.

What is the population of Tarcău?

Tarcău has a population of approximately 3,504 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
3,504
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Neamț County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.8667, 26.1333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Tarcău

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Bicaz Gorge

A dramatic limestone canyon where the road threads between sheer 300m cliffs in the Eastern Carpathians.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Red Lake (Lacul Roșu)

A natural dammed lake studded with petrified tree trunks at the mouth of the Bicaz Gorge.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Tarcău

  • 22 kmBicaz GorgeA dramatic limestone canyon where the road threads between sheer 300m cliffs in the Eastern Carpathians.
  • 78 kmTransrarăuSteep, twisting mountain road (DJ175B) climbing the Rarău Massif in Bucovina to the Rarău chalet and the jagged Pietrele Doamnei rock towers: a compact, lesser-known rival to the Transfăgărășan.

Nearby Destinations

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🇷🇴 Romania

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🇷🇴 Romania

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🇷🇴 Romania

8 km awayPop. 8,340

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🇷🇴 Romania

10 km awayPop. 2,682

Pângărăcior

🇷🇴 Romania

10 km awayPop. 1,394

Viişoara

🇷🇴 Romania

11 km awayPop. 5,014

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