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Things to see in Ploiești (Romania): 8 places and when to go
Ploiești is a city in Romania with around 233,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Museums and art (3), With kids (2). The best known are National Museum of Oil, Castra of Sfârleanca and C.C. Dobrescu house in Ploiești. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 44.9469, 26.0365
- Population
- About 233,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (2) · Wildlife (2) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 42 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ploiești
The places in and around Ploiești, 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.
- National Museum of OilMuseum in Ploiesti, Romania1.0 km
- Castra of SfârleancaRoman fort in Dacia16 km
- C.C. Dobrescu house in PloieștiHeritage site in Prahova County, Romania1.3 km
- Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, PloieștiHeritage site in Prahova County, Romania2.3 km
- Nichita Stănescu memorial houseMuseum in Romania594 m
- Palace of Culture in PloieștiPalace of culture in Ploiești, Romania1.3 km
- AcvariulHeritage site in Prahova County, Romania1.3 km
- Zoological GardenNature · With kids3.6 km
When to go to Ploiești
The best time to visit Ploiești 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.
- JanPossible8:57
- 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. In May, 8 of the 8 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 Ploiești
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 42 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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Other towns nearby
- Fințești8 places37 km
- Târgoviște5 places46 km
- Bucharest36 places57 km
- Sinaia38 places60 km
- Buzău5 places65 km
- Bran23 places82 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ploiești?
The best known: National Museum of Oil, Castra of Sfârleanca, C.C. Dobrescu house in Ploiești, Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, Ploiești, Nichita Stănescu memorial house. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ploiești?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Ploiești?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 42 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ploiești as the destination and these 8 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.
Keep reading
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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