Dâmbovița district, Romania

Places to visit near Văcăreşti

Văcăreşti is a town in Dâmbovița district, Romania, home to about 7,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 16 museums and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Art Museum (11 km), Museum of Old Romanian Printing and Books (12 km) and Aero 45 (32 km).

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Văcăreşti, Romania
Văcăreşti, Dâmbovița district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Văcăreşti at a glance

Location
Dâmbovița district, Romania
Population
about 7,812
Coordinates
44.8500° N, 25.4833° E
Places within 50 km
38 (9 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 Văcăreşti

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Văcăreşti: 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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Things to see near Văcăreşti, by type

Forts & heritage near Văcăreşti

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Văcăreşti. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Văcăreşti

48 churches within 100 km of Văcăreşti. The closest is Mănăstirea Nucet (11 km); the best-known is Art Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Văcăreşti

31 museums within 100 km of Văcăreşti. The closest is Stelea Art Galleries (11 km); the best-known is Museum of Old Romanian Printing and Books (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Văcăreşti

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Văcăreşti. The closest is Barajul Paltinu (60 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Văcăreşti

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Văcăreşti. The closest is Groapă Grenade (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Groapă Grenade · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~16 km
  • Tătaru · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Babele · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Caraiman · viewpoint · Prahova · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Omu · viewpoint · Prahova · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Dealul Mitropoliei · viewpoint · Bucharest · ~85 km · Must-see

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Parks near Văcăreşti

5 parks within 100 km of Văcăreşti. The closest is Parcul Drumul Taberei (81 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Văcăreşti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Văcăreşti
  2. 11 km Art Museum · church, Dâmbovița
  3. 1 km Museum of Old Romanian Printing and Books · museum, Dâmbovița
  4. 1 km Stelea Art Galleries · museum, Dâmbovița
  5. 1 km Monumentul Eroilor · heritage site, Dâmbovița
  6. 21 km Mănăstirea Nucet · church, Dâmbovița
  7. 11 km Back to Văcăreşti

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How to reach Văcăreşti

    All places near Văcăreşti by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Văcăreşti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1257Monumentul Eroilor (11 km)
    Churches748Mănăstirea Nucet (11 km)
    Museums1631Stelea Art Galleries (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs014Barajul Paltinu (60 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Groapă Grenade (16 km)
    Other attractions19Turnul Chindiei (12 km)
    Parks05Parcul Drumul Taberei (81 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parcul Natural Bucegi (74 km)
    Caves02Ialomiței Cave (76 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascada Urlătoarea (76 km)
    Buddhist sites11Dealu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (15 km)
    Treks01Fosta Cabană Cheia - Cheile Râșnoavei - Predeal (95 km)

    Văcăreşti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Văcăreşti?

    Art Museum (church, about 11 km), Museum of Old Romanian Printing and Books (museum, about 12 km), Monumentul Eroilor (heritage site, about 11 km), Mănăstirea Nucet (church, about 11 km), Stelea Art Galleries (museum, about 11 km), Diocese Museum in Stelea Monastery (monastery, about 11 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 16 museums, 1 viewpoint, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Văcăreşti?

    Monumentul Eroilor, about 11 km by road; Casa Fusea Pârvulescu (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Văcăreşti?

    Mănăstirea Nucet, about 11 km by road; Art Museum (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Văcăreşti?

    Stelea Art Galleries, about 11 km by road; Diocese Museum in Stelea Monastery (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Văcăreşti?

    Start in Văcăreşti, visit Art Museum, then Museum of Old Romanian Printing and Books, then Stelea Art Galleries, then Monumentul Eroilor, then Mănăstirea Nucet, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Văcăreşti?

    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 Văcăreşti

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