Trip at a glance
Distance~80km from Bucharest
DurationHalf day (4-5h)
Best SeasonYear-round
Travel StyleEasy
From PriceFrom €60 / car
MinivanFrom €80
Payment💳 Card · 💵 Cash · 🏦 Transfer
About this trip
The real seat of Vlad the Impaler — just 80km from Bucharest
Targoviste was the capital of Wallachia from the 14th to the 17th century — and the real seat of power of Vlad III (Vlad the Impaler), who ruled from this very court. At just 80km from Bucharest, it is an easy and fascinating half-day trip.
The Princely Court complex includes the ruins of the royal palace, the magnificent Chindia Tower, churches and an impressive museum. At the top of the tower, you get a wonderful view over the medieval city.
- Chindia Tower — iconic 15th-century watchtower
- Princely Court ruins — where Vlad the Impaler ruled
- Museum of History in the princely complex
- Sunset Tower ruins
- Beautiful park setting
- Very close to Bucharest — ideal half-day trip
- Can combine with Curtea de Arges (1h further)
- Authentic Wallachian historic atmosphere