Vâlcea County, Administrative division in southern Romania.
The region spans 5,765 square kilometers across hills and valleys, bordered by the Southern Carpathians and intersected by the Olt River system.
Archaeological evidence reveals continuous settlement patterns dating to ancient Dacian times, with the area becoming a formal administrative division in the late 14th century.
The region maintains traditional pottery workshops in Horezu, where craftsmen create intricate ceramics following methods passed through generations of local artisans.
The county contains 78 communes, 9 towns, and 2 municipalities, with Râmnicu Vâlcea serving as the administrative center for 341,861 residents.
Natural thermal springs in Călimănești supply mineral-rich waters to multiple wellness centers, drawing visitors seeking therapeutic treatments throughout the year.
Location: Romania
Capital city: Râmnicu Vâlcea
Shares border with: Dolj County, Gorj County, Hunedoara County, Alba County, Sibiu County, Argeș County, Olt County
Website: http://prefecturavalcea.ro
GPS coordinates: 45.08000,24.11000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
Transalpina
44.4 km
Cozia Monastery
26.7 km
Peștera Muierilor
30.4 km
Polovragi cave
28.9 km
Dintr-un lemn
8.2 km
Cave hermitage of the Apostles in Jgheaburi
30.9 km
Bistrița Monastery
13.3 km
Arnota Monastery
14 km
Cozia National Park
34.2 km
Mănăstirea Polovragi
28.2 km
Turnu Monastery
27.9 km
Cozia
31.6 km
Buila-Vânturarița National Park
17.8 km
Limes Alutanus
49.1 km
Castra Arutela
27.1 km
Govora Monastery
8.9 km
Ostrov Monastery
26 km
Buridava
14 km
Cheile Oltețului
29.3 km
Cula Greceanu
9.4 km
Стэнишоарский монастырь
30.3 km
Cornet Monastery
37.4 km
Muzeul Trovanților
7.2 km
Stadionul Municipal
19.2 km
Cindrel Natural Park
58.8 km
Pyramids of Stancioiu
24 km
Biserica de lemn din Albac
17.3 km
Cula Duca
9.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Golești
Mihăești
Sutești
Făurești
Galicea
Râmnicu Vâlcea
Brezoi
Călimănești
Drăgășani
Fârtățești
Horezu
Ocnele Mari
Alunu
Amărăști
Băbeni
Bălcești
Berbești
Berislăvești
Boișoara
Bujoreni
Bunești
Păușești
Copăceni
Costești
Crețeni
Roești
Dăești
Dănicei
Drăgoești
Frâncești
Ghioroiu
Glăvile
Grădiștea
Gușoeni
Lădești
Lăpușata
Livezi
Lungești
Mădulari
Măldărești
Milcoiu
Tomșani
Muereasca
Nicolae Bălcescu
Olanu
Orlești
Oteșani
Pesceana
Pietrari
Roșiile
Ionești
Runcu
Prundeni
Sinești
Stănești
Stoenești
Stoilești
Stroești
Șirineasa
Ștefănești
Șușani
Vaideeni
Valea Mare
Vlădești
Voicești
Voineasa
Zătreni
Mateești
Titești
Diculești
Budești
Tetoiu
Perișani
Bărbătești
Scundu
Popești
Racovița
Slătioara
Cernișoara
Băile Govora
Sălătrucel
Băile Olănești
Păușești-Măglași
Malaia
Măciuca
Laloșu
Lăcusteni
Mitrofani
Câineni
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes