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Sunset

Golden Hour at Brâncoveanu’s Ruins

Follow the sun from a local snack to the historic ruins, ending your evening in the nearby park.

Best time: 17:04About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:19

    Bavette's

    Grab a quick bite or drink at Bavette's. It is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun sets.

  2. 16:39

    The ruins of the Brâncoveanu's vineyard mansion in Valea Mare-Podgoria

    Walk to the ruins of the Brâncoveanu's vineyard mansion. Located next to the veterinary dispensary, this is where the Wallachian prince once picked vines. Arrive here as the golden light begins to fade.

  3. 17:04

    The ruins of the Brâncoveanu's vineyard mansion in Valea Mare-Podgoria

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW from the ruins. The light will be fading quickly, so take a moment to appreciate the view.

  4. 17:34

    Ștefănești Blocuri Park

    End your evening with a short walk to Ștefănești Blocuri Park. It is a relaxing place to unwind after the sunset.

Local tip

The walk from the ruins to the park is about 28 minutes. If you prefer a shorter stroll, stay near the ruins or find a nearby bench.

Check before you go

  • Bavette's is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ștefănești (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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