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
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Râmnicu Vâlcea
Vâlcea County, Romania · Europe
About Râmnicu Vâlcea
Râmnicu Vâlcea sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bujoreni, 59km from Transfagarasan (DN7C).
Râmnicu Vâlcea is in Vâlcea County, Romania, with about 93,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bujoreni, about 5 km away.
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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What is there to see near Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Within an hour or so of Râmnicu Vâlcea: Poenari Citadel (35 km), Vidraru Dam (36 km), Balea Lac Mountain Cafe (59 km), Transfagarasan Viewpoint (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Râmnicu Vâlcea?
The nearest famous roads are Transfagarasan (DN7C), Transfăgărășan Highway and Pasul Urdele (Transalpina).
Where is Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Râmnicu Vâlcea is in Vâlcea County, Romania, about 5 km from Bujoreni.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 93,151
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Romania
- Region
- Vâlcea County
- Timezone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates
- 45.1000, 24.3667
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Worth the detour from Râmnicu Vâlcea
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Vidraru Dam
A towering 166m arch dam at the southern foot of the Transfăgărășan, topped by the Prometheus statue.
36 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
Balea Lac Mountain 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
Transfagarasan 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
Transfăgărășan Highway
Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bâlea Lake
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
tunnel
Bâlea Tunnel (Transfăgărășan)
At 2,040 m the highest road tunnel in Romania, cutting through the ridge at the top of the Transfăgărășan.
59 km · about 70 min drive
famous road
Transfagarasan (DN7C)
Ceausescu's road over the Fagaras mountains to 2,042m at Balea Lac, with stacked hairpins, a tunnel and a waterfall. Open only in summer.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Râmnicu Vâlcea
- 59 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.
- 59 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear
- 59 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
- 59 kmBâlea Tunnel (Transfăgărășan)At 2,040 m the highest road tunnel in Romania, cutting through the ridge at the top of the Transfăgărășan.
- 59 kmTransfagarasan (DN7C)Ceausescu's road over the Fagaras mountains to 2,042m at Balea Lac, with stacked hairpins, a tunnel and a waterfall. Open only in summer.
- 62 kmPasul Urdele (Transalpina)The highest point of the Transalpina at 2,145 m, open bare ridge country with sheepfolds and long views.
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