Biserica Mânăstirii PolovragiWoman's Cave (entrance);Woman's CaveBistrita Monastery Museum CollectionMonumentul EroilorSlatioara's PyramidsMănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn
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Turcești

Turcești is a town in Vâlcea district, Romania of about 1,383 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave and Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection.

45.0402° N, 23.8657° EPop. 1,383

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see52
Notable151
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, church near Turcești
Must-see

Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi

Church · 22 km · Gorj

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

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

Cave · 24 km · Gorj

Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection, monastery near Turcești
Must-see

Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection

Monastery · 27 km

Places near Turcești by type

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One day from Turcești

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

111 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 Turcești
  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 Turcești
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Turcești?

Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (church, about 22 km), Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (cave, about 24 km), Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 27 km), Monumentul Eroilor (heritage site, about 8 km), Slatioara's Pyramids (attraction, about 10 km), Mănăstirea Dintr-un Lemn (church, about 31 km).

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

161 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 18 caves, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Turcești?

Culmea Lungeștilor, about 23 km by road; Frăsinetu (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Turcești?

Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, about 22 km by road; Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Turcești?

Start in Turcești, 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 111 km by road in all.