Biserica Mânăstirii PolovragiWoman's Cave (entrance);Woman's CaveBistrita Monastery Museum CollectionMonumentul EroilorSlatioara's PyramidsBiserica de lemn „Sfinții Îngeri”
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Mateeşti

Mateeşti is a town in Vâlcea district, Romania of about 3,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage and 9 churches. The must-see places are Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave and Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection.

45.0667° N, 23.8500° EPop. 3,232

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see53
Notable148
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, church near Mateeşti
Must-see

Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi

Church · 19 km · Gorj

Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave, cave near Mateeşti
Must-see

Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave

Cave · 20 km · Gorj

Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection, monastery near Mateeşti
Must-see

Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection

Monastery · 25 km

Places near Mateeşti by type

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One day from Mateeşti

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

105 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 Mateeşti
  2. Monumentul Eroilorheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemnchurch · 30 min
  4. Bistrita Monastery Museum Collectionmonastery · 1.5 hrs
  5. Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragichurch · 30 min
  6. Biserica de lemn „Sfinții Îngeri”heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Mateeşti
Today’s loopMateeştiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mateeşti?

Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (church, about 19 km), Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (cave, about 20 km), Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 25 km), Monumentul Eroilor (heritage site, about 6 km), Slatioara's Pyramids (attraction, about 7 km), Biserica de lemn „Sfinții Îngeri” (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

160 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 18 caves, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mateeşti?

Frăsinetu, about 22 km by road; Culmea Lungeștilor (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mateeşti?

Monumentul Eroilor, about 6 km by road; Biserica de lemn „Sfinții Îngeri” (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mateeşti?

Start in Mateeşti, visit Monumentul Eroilor, then Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn, then Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection, then Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, then Biserica de lemn „Sfinții Îngeri”, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.