Vâlcea district, Romania

Places to visit near Vaideeni

Vaideeni is a town in Vâlcea district, Romania, home to about 4,198 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 19 caves and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (11 km), Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (15 km) and Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (18 km).

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

Vaideeni at a glance

Location
Vâlcea district, Romania
Population
about 4,198
Coordinates
45.1667° N, 23.9333° E
Places within 50 km
148 (16 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 Vaideeni

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vaideeni

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vaideeni. The closest is Frăsinetu (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Vaideeni

24 churches within 100 km of Vaideeni. The closest is Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi (7 km); the best-known is Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Vaideeni

20 caves within 100 km of Vaideeni. The closest is Bistrita Valley's Cave (11 km); the best-known is Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vaideeni

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vaideeni. The closest is Cula Duca (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vaideeni

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vaideeni. The closest is Trovanti Open Museum (14 km); the best-known is Buila-Vânturarița National Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Vaideeni

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Vaideeni. The closest is Cascada Izvorul Frumos (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Vaideeni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vaideeni
  2. 11 km Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Vâlcea
  3. 9 km Buila-Vânturarița National Park · national park, Vâlcea
  4. 6 km Munteanu-Murgoci Cave · cave, Vâlcea
  5. 38 km Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave · cave, Gorj
  6. 3 km Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi · church, Gorj
  7. 15 km Back to Vaideeni

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How to reach Vaideeni

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vaideeni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints81103Frăsinetu (7 km)
    Churches824Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi (7 km)
    Caves1920Bistrita Valley's Cave (11 km)
    Forts & heritage716Cula Duca (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Trovanti Open Museum (14 km)
    Other attractions711Schitul Bolnița al Mănăstirii Hurezi (7 km)
    Waterfalls710Cascada Izvorul Frumos (21 km)
    Museums38Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (11 km)
    Buddhist sites55Horezi Monastery (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Acumulare (30 km)

    Vaideeni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vaideeni?

    Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 11 km), Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (church, about 15 km), Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (cave, about 18 km), Buila-Vânturarița National Park (national park, about 18 km), Munteanu-Murgoci Cave (cave, about 24 km), Stogu Mountain Protected Area (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

    148 places on Spotwander: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 19 caves, 7 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vaideeni?

    Frăsinetu, about 7 km by road; Bistrita Gorge (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vaideeni?

    Paraclisul Mănăstirii Hurezi, about 7 km by road; Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Vaideeni?

    Bistrita Valley's Cave, about 11 km by road; Bats' Cave Natural Reserve (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vaideeni?

    Start in Vaideeni, visit Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection, then Buila-Vânturarița National Park, then Munteanu-Murgoci Cave, then Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave, then Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vaideeni?

    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 Vaideeni

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