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Râmnicu Vâlcea
Vâlcea's county seat on the Olt, with Zăvoi Park where 'Deșteaptă-te, române!' was first sung, the Archdiocese of Râmnic and the walls of Mircea the Elder's court.
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What to see in Râmnicu Vâlcea
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Historic parkParcul Zăvoi
The park where 'Deșteaptă-te, române!' was first sung on 29 July 1848, laid out from 1850 on the orders of Prince Barbu Știrbei.
Zăvoi
2Episcopal complex, listed monumentArhiepiscopia Râmnicului
Seat of the Archdiocese of Râmnic, with the St Nicholas cathedral (1850–1856) painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu, a chapel of 1751 and an 18th-century infirmary church.
Centru
3Central park with listed monumentsParcul Mircea cel Bătrân și biserica Buna Vestire
The park in the town centre, ringed by the walls of the old princely court, with the statue of Mircea the Elder and the Buna Vestire church, a monument of national value.
Centrul Istoric
4Art museumMuzeul de Artă „Casa Simian”
Museum of Romanian art in the Simian family villa, with painting and sculpture from Nicolae Grigorescu to Corneliu Baba and the royal doors of Govora Monastery from 1497.
Centru
5Memorial houseCasa Memorială „Anton Pann”
House from around 1750 where Anton Pann lived, the man linked to the melody of the anthem 'Deșteaptă-te, române!', now a memorial house with period furniture and his books.
Centru
Where to eat in Râmnicu Vâlcea
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Grill and pizza restaurant
Taverna D'Amici
Restaurant on Calea București (DN7), with Romanian and Italian food, hearth-baked pizza, grills and a large covered terrace.
Calea București - 2Italian restaurant
Ristorante D'Amici
Italian restaurant in the centre, at the edge of Mircea cel Bătrân Park, with pasta, seafood, cocktails and a long wine list.
Centrul Istoric - 3Restaurant with panoramic terrace
Restaurant Simfonia
The Simfonia hotel's restaurant, with one room on the ground floor and one on the 5th floor, with a terrace overlooking the town and the Făgăraș Mountains.
1 Mai - 4Traditional Romanian restaurant
Hanul Haiducilor
Traditional Romanian restaurant opened in 2003, with an interior of brick and solid fir wood and old household objects as decoration.
Nord - 5Italian restaurant
La Trattoria
Italian restaurant on Dem Rădulescu Boulevard in Ostroveni, with pizza, pasta and meat dishes.
Ostroveni
Where to stay in Râmnicu Vâlcea
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 14-star boutique hotel
Simfonia Boutique Hotel
4-star boutique hotel with 36 rooms decorated in different styles, a spa with sauna and a restaurant with a panoramic terrace on the 5th floor.
1 Mai - 24-star hotel with spa
Grand Hotel Sofianu & SPA
4-star hotel at the entrance to Zăvoi Park, with an indoor pool, a spa and Romanian artworks on display around the hotel.
Parcul Zăvoi - 34-star boutique hotel with spa
Hotel NOBLESSE Boutique&Spa
Boutique hotel opened in 2024 in Troian, with 20 rooms and 3 apartments, an indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
Troian - 43-star hotel
Hotel Castel
3-star hotel in the historic centre, between the Town Hall and the County Council, with castle-style decoration and a restaurant on the ground floor.
Centrul Istoric - 54-star hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Râmnicu Vâlcea
Chain hotel in the centre, next to Mircea cel Bătrân Park, with a Mediterranean restaurant, bar, fitness room and conference halls.
Centrul Istoric
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Râmnicu Vâlcea?
We recommend Parcul Zăvoi (historic park, Zăvoi): It holds 4.6 on Google from more than 5,000 reviews, the most reviewed sight in town, and keeps two listed monuments. Other picks: Arhiepiscopia Râmnicului, Parcul Mircea cel Bătrân și biserica Buna Vestire, Muzeul de Artă „Casa Simian” and Casa Memorială „Anton Pann”.
Where to eat in Râmnicu Vâlcea?
We recommend Taverna D'Amici (grill and pizza restaurant, Calea București): It holds 4.6 on Google from more than 4,800 reviews, the largest volume among the town's restaurants. Other picks: Ristorante D'Amici, Restaurant Simfonia, Hanul Haiducilor and La Trattoria.
Where to stay in Râmnicu Vâlcea?
We recommend Simfonia Boutique Hotel (4-star boutique hotel, 1 Mai): It holds 9.6 on Booking from more than 600 reviews and 4.8 on Google from more than 700 reviews. Other picks: Grand Hotel Sofianu & SPA, Hotel NOBLESSE Boutique&Spa, Hotel Castel and Ramada by Wyndham 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.