Vâlcea district, Romania

Places to visit near Stroeşti

Stroeşti is a town in Vâlcea district, Romania, home to about 3,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 18 caves and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (19 km), Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (20 km) and Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (21 km).

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

Stroeşti at a glance

Location
Vâlcea district, Romania
Population
about 3,076
Coordinates
45.0833° N, 23.9000° E
Places within 50 km
164 (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 Stroeşti

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stroeşti: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stroeşti

98 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stroeşti. The closest is Frăsinetu (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Stroeşti

22 churches within 100 km of Stroeşti. The closest is Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi (16 km); the best-known is Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Stroeşti

19 caves within 100 km of Stroeşti. The closest is Săbăreanu's Cave (20 km); the best-known is Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stroeşti

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stroeşti. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stroeşti

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stroeşti. The closest is Trovanti Open Museum (18 km); the best-known is Buila-Vânturarița National Park (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Stroeşti

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Stroeşti. The closest is Cascada Izvorul Frumos (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Stroeşti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stroeşti
  2. 1 km Monumentul Eroilor · heritage site, Vâlcea
  3. 28 km Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn · church, Vâlcea
  4. 27 km Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Vâlcea
  5. 25 km Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi · church, Gorj
  6. 3 km Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave · cave, Gorj
  7. 21 km Back to Stroeşti

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How to reach Stroeşti

    All places near Stroeşti by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stroeşti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8798Frăsinetu (19 km)
    Churches922Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi (16 km)
    Caves1819Săbăreanu's Cave (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1218Monumentul Eroilor (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Trovanti Open Museum (18 km)
    Other attractions913Slatioara's Pyramids (4 km)
    Waterfalls79Cascada Izvorul Frumos (31 km)
    Museums46Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (20 km)
    Buddhist sites55Hurezi Monastery (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Acumulare (42 km)

    Stroeşti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stroeşti?

    Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (church, about 19 km), Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 20 km), Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (cave, about 21 km), Monumentul Eroilor (heritage site, about 1 km), Slatioara's Pyramids (attraction, about 4 km), Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn (church, about 29 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 18 caves, 12 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stroeşti?

    Frăsinetu, about 19 km by road; Culmea Lungeștilor (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stroeşti?

    Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi, about 16 km by road; Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Stroeşti?

    Săbăreanu's Cave, about 20 km by road; Polovragi Cave (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stroeşti?

    Start in Stroeşti, visit Monumentul Eroilor, then Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn, then Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection, then Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, then Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stroeşti?

    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 Stroeşti

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