Vâlcea district, Romania

Places to visit near Măldăreşti

Măldăreşti is a town in Vâlcea district, Romania, home to about 2,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 19 caves and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (11 km), Buila-Vânturarița National Park (19 km) and Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn (22 km).

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Măldăreşti, Romania
Măldăreşti, Vâlcea district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Măldăreşti at a glance

Location
Vâlcea district, Romania
Population
about 2,033
Coordinates
45.1167° N, 24.0000° E
Places within 50 km
160 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Măldăreşti

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Măldăreşti

108 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Măldăreşti. The closest is Bistrita Gorge (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Măldăreşti

28 churches within 100 km of Măldăreşti. The closest is Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi (7 km); the best-known is Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Măldăreşti

20 caves within 100 km of Măldăreşti. The closest is Saint Gregory's Cave (Bats Cave) (11 km); the best-known is Munteanu-Murgoci Cave (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Măldăreşti

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Măldăreşti. The closest is Cula Greceanu (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Măldăreşti

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Măldăreşti. The closest is Trovanti Open Museum (7 km); the best-known is Buila-Vânturarița National Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Măldăreşti

12 museums within 100 km of Măldăreşti. The closest is Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Măldăreşti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Măldăreşti
  2. 1 km Cula Greceanu · heritage site, Vâlcea
  3. 1 km Cula Duca · heritage site, Vâlcea
  4. 10 km Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Vâlcea
  5. 9 km Buila-Vânturarița National Park · national park, Vâlcea
  6. 32 km Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn · church, Vâlcea
  7. 22 km Back to Măldăreşti

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How to reach Măldăreşti

    All places near Măldăreşti by distance

    Within 15 km of Măldăreşti

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Măldăreşti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints84108Bistrita Gorge (11 km)
    Churches828Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi (7 km)
    Caves1920Saint Gregory's Cave (Bats Cave) (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1019Cula Greceanu (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114Trovanti Open Museum (7 km)
    Other attractions1014Trovanții (7 km)
    Museums612Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (11 km)
    Waterfalls69Cascada Izvorul Frumos (21 km)
    Buddhist sites55Hurezi Monastery (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Acumulare (38 km)

    Măldăreşti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Măldăreşti?

    Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 11 km), Buila-Vânturarița National Park (national park, about 19 km), Cula Greceanu (heritage site, about 1 km), Cula Duca (heritage site, about 1 km), Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn (church, about 22 km), Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (church, about 23 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 19 caves, 10 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Măldăreşti?

    Bistrita Gorge, about 11 km by road; Culmea Lungeștilor (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Măldăreşti?

    Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi, about 7 km by road; Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Măldăreşti?

    Saint Gregory's Cave (Bats Cave), about 11 km by road; Bats' Cave Natural Reserve (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Măldăreşti?

    Start in Măldăreşti, visit Cula Greceanu, then Cula Duca, then Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection, then Buila-Vânturarița National Park, then Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Măldăreşti?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Măldăreşti

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Măldăreşti’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Măldăreşti on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.