Travel
Itinerary
Destination: Valea Nișcovului
Duration: 1 Day
Date: All Year Round
Morning: History & Legends
- .Start in
Vernești
(8:30 am) - .Izvoranu &
Leiculești
(11:30 am)
- Begin the day at the “Annunciation” Church, built between 1714–1721, an architectural gem of Muntenia.
- Visit the Dacian Fortress of Cârlomănești, an open-air archaeological site with layers from the Monteoru culture and the Dacian era, home to the famous “Wolf of Cârlomănești” statuette.
- Explore the St. Nicholas Church, a former princely monastery founded by Metropolitan Luca from Cyprus, whose tomb remains inside—an unusual feature in Romania.
- Continue to Barbu Monastery (Tisău), founded between 1662–1669, a historical monument dedicated to St. Nicholas.
Midday: Local Cuisine & Cultural Experience
- .Lunch at “La
Motoare”
Gastronomic Point
(01:00 PM) - .Explore Bradu
Monastery
(02:30 PM)
- Enjoy traditional Slow Food specialties, such as local cheeses, smoked meats, and homemade bread, in a rustic setting.
- Known as “Lady Neaga’s Fortress”, this fortified monastery was rebuilt by Constantin Brâncoveanu.
- Walk through the Princely House, enclosure walls, and defensive towers.
Afternoon: Adventure & Scenic Stops
- .Paintball Field in Grăjdana
(04:00 PM) - .Motocross Track at Izvoranu
(05:00 PM) - .Final Stop: Mihai Viteazul’s Fountain
(06:30 PM)
- Engage in an adrenaline-pumping activity in a 5,500 m² wooded area designed for strategy games.
- Visit the only certified motocross track in the county, attracting off-road biking enthusiasts.
- Optional: Walk around the surrounding forest trails for a short nature break.
- Marking the camping spot of Mihai Viteazul’s army in 1599, this historical monument is a great place to watch the sunset over the valley.