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Călimănești-Căciulata
The spa town where the Olt leaves its gorge, with Mircea the Elder's Cozia Monastery, the island skete of Ostrov and trails up the Cozia massif.
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What to see in Călimănești-Căciulata
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Medieval monasteryMănăstirea Cozia
The monastery founded by Mircea the Elder where the Olt leaves its gorge, with a church of 1387–1391 and the prince's tomb.
Căciulata
2Island sketeSchitul Ostrov
A skete on Ostrov island in the Olt, in the town centre, with a church built by Prince Neagoe Basarab and Princess Despina.
Insula Ostrov
3Monastery with rock-cut cellsMănăstirea Turnu
A monastery at the foot of the Cozia massif, about 2 km upstream of Cozia, with churches of 1676 and 1897–1901 and cells cut into the rock.
Păușa (Turnu)- 4Roman fort
Castrul roman Arutela
A Roman fort of 137–138 AD on the Roman road through the Olt gorge, restored and reopened in 2026.
Păușa (Poiana Bivolari) 
5Mountain monasteryMănăstirea Stânișoara
A remote monastery on the southern slope of the Cozia massif, consecrated in 1747, reached by forest road and footpath.
Masivul Cozia
Where to eat in Călimănești-Căciulata
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Restaurant and wine cellar
Restaurant-Cramă Casa Românească
The restaurant of the Casa Românească complex, where the Olt leaves its gorge, serving traditional Romanian food and wine.
Căciulata (nord) - 2Guesthouse restaurant
Pensiunea Restaurant Ewelin
Restaurant with a covered terrace at a small guesthouse in Căciulata, serving Romanian specialities and platters.
Căciulata - 3Motel restaurant
Motel Restaurant Blue River
Restaurant with a terrace and bar at a motel on the Olt in Seaca, at the entrance to town from Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Seaca - 4Hotel restaurant
Restaurantul Hotelului Bucura
The restaurant of Hotel Bucura in Căciulata, serving Romanian and international food, with a terrace and a rooftop terrace.
Căciulata - 5Inn with restaurant
Hanul cu Sălcii
Inn with a restaurant in Seaca village by the DN7, serving traditional and international food, with a garden and terrace.
Seaca
Where to stay in Călimănești-Căciulata
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Spa hotel
RIVER Hotel & SPA
Spa hotel in Căciulata by the Olt, with sulphurous geothermal-water pools, saunas and a restaurant.
Căciulata (strada Teilor) - 2Hotel
Hotel Izvoare
Hotel in the centre of Căciulata, opposite Căciulata Park, with an outdoor thermal-water pool and a restaurant.
Căciulata, vizavi de parc - 33-star hotel
Hotelul Domniței
Three-star hotel in Căciulata with a heated indoor pool, a summer outdoor pool and its own treatment centre.
Căciulata - 4Hotel
Astra Hotel
Small hotel in the centre of Călimănești, a few hundred metres from Ostrov island, with balcony rooms.
Centru - 5Hotel with spa centre
Hotel Orizont Cozia
Hotel in Căciulata with two indoor pools, a wellness centre and a buffet restaurant.
Căciulata
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Călimănești-Căciulata?
We recommend Mănăstirea Cozia (medieval monastery, Căciulata): It is a listed monument of national value and holds 4.7 on Google from more than 20,000 reviews. Other picks: Schitul Ostrov, Mănăstirea Turnu, Castrul roman Arutela and Mănăstirea Stânișoara.
Where to eat in Călimănești-Căciulata?
We recommend Restaurant-Cramă Casa Românească (restaurant and wine cellar, Căciulata (nord)): It holds 4.3 on Google from more than 8,000 reviews. Other picks: Pensiunea Restaurant Ewelin, Motel Restaurant Blue River, Restaurantul Hotelului Bucura and Hanul cu Sălcii.
Where to stay in Călimănești-Căciulata?
We recommend RIVER Hotel & SPA (spa hotel, Căciulata (strada Teilor)): It holds 9.7 on Booking from more than 2,000 reviews. Other picks: Hotel Izvoare, Hotelul Domniței, Astra Hotel and Hotel Orizont Cozia.
How far is Călimănești-Căciulata from Râmnicu Vâlcea?
About 18 km by road from Râmnicu Vâlcea.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.