# Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești, Romania: what it is and when to go > Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești is a heritage site in Prahova County, Romania (Ploiești). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/monumentul-vanatorilor-din-razboiul-de-independenta/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Heritage site in Prahova County, Romania · History - **Where:** Romania - **Best time:** May to October. - **Nearest airport:** OTP Otopeni, 40 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 44.92656, 26.02924 ## What it is and where Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești is a heritage site in Prahova County, Romania (Ploiești). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. construit în cinstea prahovenilor din Batalionul 2 Vânători (condus de Alexandru Candiano-Popescu), care a contribuit hotărâtor la prima mare victorie românească din Războiul de Independență, atacul de la Grivița (30 august 1877). It is in [Ploiești](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/ploiesti/), where this site lists 8 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 44.92656, 26.02924; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=44.926559%2C26.02924) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.926559%2C26.02924) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/historia/) places in Romania. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești is **May to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 57 | | February | Possible | 10 h 11 | | March | Possible | 11 h 37 | | April | Possible | 13 h 16 | | May | Best time | 14 h 39 | | June | Best time | 15 h 24 | | July | Best time | 15 h 05 | | August | Best time | 13 h 53 | | September | Best time | 12 h 18 | | October | Best time | 10 h 42 | | November | Possible | 9 h 18 | | December | Possible | 8 h 36 | In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Romania To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Romania checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [National Museum of Oil](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/national-museum-of-oil/): Museum in Ploiesti, Romania · 1.4 km - [C.C. Dobrescu house in Ploiești](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/ion-luca-caragiale-museum/): Heritage site in Prahova County, Romania · 1.5 km - [Acvariul](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/acvariul/): Heritage site in Prahova County, Romania · 1.8 km - [Palace of Culture in Ploiești](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/palatul-culturii/): Palace of culture in Ploiești, Romania · 1.8 km - [Nichita Stănescu memorial house](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/nichita-stanescu-memorial-museum/): Museum in Romania · 2.3 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Romania guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/). ## More in Romania: History - [Danube Delta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/danube-delta/): river delta in Eastern Europe located on the territory of Romania and Ukraine - [Bran Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/bran-castle/): Medieval castle in Braşov county, Romania - [Srebarna Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/srebarna-nature-reserve/): nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria - [Horezu Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/hurezi-monastery/): heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania - [Wooden churches of Maramureș](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/iglesias-de-madera-de-maramures/): complex of multiple wooden churches in Maramures, Romania - [Corvin Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castillo-de-hunyad/): Castle in Hunedoara, Romania Every Romania place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești? It is a heritage site in Prahova County, Romania. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești? May to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. ### How do you get to Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești? The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 40 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.926559%2C26.02924) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [National Museum of Oil](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/national-museum-of-oil/), [C.C. Dobrescu house in Ploiești](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/ion-luca-caragiale-museum/), [Acvariul](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/acvariul/). The rest is in [the Romania guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/490717615), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12735925), CC0. More about Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești on [Wikipedia](https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumentul_V%C3%A2n%C4%83torilor_din_Ploie%C8%99ti). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. 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