castle
Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Arges, Romania · Europe
Valea Danului is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Albeştii de Argeş, 19km from Poenari Citadel.
Valea Danului is a town located in Arges, Romania. With a population of 3,089, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Valea Danului 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 Valea Danului to your route.
Valea Danului is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bănicești, Bolculești, Borobănești, Valea Danului, and Vernești.
The commune is situated in the southern foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains, at an altitude of 481 m (1,578 ft), on the banks of the Valea Danului River. It isRead more
located in the northwestern part of Argeș County, 7 km (4.3 mi) from Curtea de Argeș and 44 km (27 mi) from the county seat, Pitești.
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Valea Danului is located in Arges, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1833 latitude, 24.6500 longitude.
Valea Danului has a population of approximately 3,089 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Full driving guide for Romania7 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
20 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
46 km · about 55 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.'
47 km · about 55 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
47 km · about 55 min drive
mountain 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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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