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Poenari Citadel
Vlad the Impaler's real cliff-top fortress, reached by climbing 1,480 steps above the Transfăgărășan.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
Vlădeşti sits on the route: 10 minutes from Păuşeşti-Măglaşi, 37km from Poenari Citadel.
Vlădeşti is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. With a population of 2,411, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vlădeşti 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 Vlădeşti to your route.
Vlădești is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Fundătura, Pleașa, Priporu, Trundin and Vlădești.
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Vlădeşti is located in Vâlcea County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1167 latitude, 24.3000 longitude.
Vlădeşti has a population of approximately 2,411 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
38 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
58 km · about 65 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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