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Băleşti

Băleşti is a town in Gorj district, Romania of about 7,333 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Table of Silence, Gate of the Kiss and Gara Park.

45.0167° N, 23.2167° EPop. 7,333

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see70
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Băleşti

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Băleşti
  2. Gara Parkchurch · 30 min
  3. Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroichurch · 30 min
  4. Casa Culă Cartianuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. IAR-93heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Crucea Biruințeiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Băleşti
Today’s loopBăleştiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Băleşti?

Table of Silence (attraction, about 6 km), Gate of the Kiss (gateway, about 6 km), Gara Park (church, about 7 km), Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși (attraction, about 7 km), The Endless Column (attraction, about 7 km), IAR-93 (heritage site, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Băleşti?

80 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 7 caves, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Băleşti?

Surduc Pass, about 38 km by road; Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan) (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Băleşti?

Casa Vasile Moangă, about 6 km by road; Mausoleum of Heroine Ecaterina Teodoroiu (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Băleşti?

Start in Băleşti, visit Gara Park, then Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi, then Casa Culă Cartianu, then IAR-93, then Crucea Biruinței, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.