Place to visit
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.
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, 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.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Romania. In Kokai 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.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai 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 OilMuseum in Ploiesti, Romania1.4 km
- C.C. Dobrescu house in PloieștiHeritage site in Prahova County, Romania1.5 km
- AcvariulHeritage site in Prahova County, Romania1.8 km
- Palace of Culture in PloieștiPalace of culture in Ploiești, Romania1.8 km
- Nichita Stănescu memorial houseMuseum in Romania2.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: History
- Danube Delta: river delta in Eastern Europe located on the territory of Romania and Ukraine
- Bran Castle: Medieval castle in Braşov county, Romania
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Horezu Monastery: heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- Wooden churches of Maramureș: complex of multiple wooden churches in Maramures, Romania
- Corvin Castle: Castle in Hunedoara, Romania
Every Romania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
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 opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
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, C.C. Dobrescu house in Ploiești, Acvariul. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Ploiești8 places to see in and around Ploiești, Romania: National Museum of Oil, Castra of Sfârleanca, C.C. Dobrescu house in Ploiești. Best time: May to October.
- History328 places for history in Romania, from Danube Delta to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.