Prahova district, Romania

Places to visit near Plopeni

Plopeni is a town in Prahova district, Romania, home to about 7,718 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 museums and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Castra of Sfârleanca (8 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Bordenii Mici (9 km) and Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (14 km).

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Plopeni, Romania
Plopeni, Prahova district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Plopeni at a glance

Location
Prahova district, Romania
Population
about 7,718
Coordinates
45.0496° N, 25.9520° E
Places within 50 km
49 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Plopeni

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Plopeni: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Plopeni

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plopeni. The closest is Theodor Diamant Statue in Boldești-Scăeni (9 km); the best-known is Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Plopeni

52 churches within 100 km of Plopeni. The closest is Biserica Ortodoxă Băicoi (7 km); the best-known is Biserica de Lemn Din Bordenii Mici (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Plopeni

20 museums within 100 km of Plopeni. The closest is "Constantin Si Ion Stere" Memorial Museum (14 km); the best-known is "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plopeni

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plopeni. The closest is Barajul Paltinu (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Plopeni

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plopeni. The closest is Ciucaș (66 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ciucaș · viewpoint · Prahova · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Clăbucetul Azugii · viewpoint · Prahova · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Clăbucetul Taurului · viewpoint · Brașov · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Caraiman · viewpoint · Prahova · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Babele · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Tătaru · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~70 km · Must-see

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Parks near Plopeni

5 parks within 100 km of Plopeni. The closest is Grădina Icoanei (86 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Plopeni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plopeni
  2. 9 km Biserica de Lemn Din Bordenii Mici · church, Prahova
  3. 24 km Catedrala Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul · church, Prahova
  4. 1 km "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum · museum, Prahova
  5. 1 km Biserica Sfânta Vineri · church, Prahova
  6. 6 km Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov · heritage site, Prahova
  7. 14 km Back to Plopeni

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How to reach Plopeni

    All places near Plopeni by distance

    Within 15 km of Plopeni

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plopeni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2674Theodor Diamant Statue in Boldești-Scăeni (9 km)
    Churches1052Biserica Ortodoxă Băicoi (7 km)
    Museums720"Constantin Si Ion Stere" Memorial Museum (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs215Barajul Paltinu (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints013Ciucaș (66 km)
    Other attractions210Castra of Sfârleanca (8 km)
    Parks05Grădina Icoanei (86 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Pădurea Plopeni (2 km)
    Caves03Ialomiței Cave (69 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascada Urlătoarea (64 km)
    Treks02Fosta Cabană Cheia - Cheile Râșnoavei - Predeal (79 km)

    Plopeni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plopeni?

    Castra of Sfârleanca (attraction, about 8 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Bordenii Mici (church, about 9 km), Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (heritage site, about 14 km), Catedrala Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul (church, about 16 km), Biserica Sfânta Vineri (church, about 17 km), "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum (museum, about 17 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Plopeni?

    Theodor Diamant Statue in Boldești-Scăeni, about 9 km by road; Vila Constantin Comăneanu (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Plopeni?

    Biserica Ortodoxă Băicoi, about 7 km by road; Biserica de Lemn Din Bordenii Mici (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Plopeni?

    "Constantin Si Ion Stere" Memorial Museum, about 14 km by road; "Nichita Stanescu" Memorial Museum (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plopeni?

    Start in Plopeni, visit Biserica de Lemn Din Bordenii Mici, then Catedrala Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul, then "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum, then Biserica Sfânta Vineri, then Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plopeni?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Plopeni

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