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Things to see in Pitești (Romania): 6 places and when to go
Pitești is a city in Romania with around 171,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Temples (4), History (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Argeș County Museum, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Pitești and Holy Friday Church, Pitești. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 44.8563, 24.8758
- Population
- About 171,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (4) · History (2) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 102 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pitești
The places in and around Pitești, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Argeș County MuseumHeritage site in Argeș County, Romania394 m
- Saints Peter and Paul Church, PiteștiRoman Catholic church in Argeș County, Romania659 m
- Holy Friday Church, PiteștiTemples436 m
- Trivale MonasteryMonastery in Pitești, Romania2.2 km
- Armenian Church, PiteștiApostolic church in Pitești, Romania379 m
- Pitești Zoological GardenWith kids · Wildlife3.9 km
When to go to Pitești
The best time to visit Pitești is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:58
- FebPossible10:11
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In May, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pitești
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 102 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pitești?
The best known: Argeș County Museum, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Pitești, Holy Friday Church, Pitești, Trivale Monastery, Armenian Church, Pitești. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pitești?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Pitești?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 102 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pitești as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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