Comuna Costeşti
Costești is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Bistrița, Costești, Văratici, and Pietreni. The commune is located in the central-north part of the county, in the foothills of the Southern Carpathians, some 32 km west of the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea.Places of Interest
Highlights: Hurezi Monastery and Trovanti Open Museum.
Hurezi Monastery
Monastery
The Horezu Monastery or Hurezi Monastery was founded… Hurezi Monastery is situated 4 km west of Comuna Costeşti.
Trovanti Open Museum
Nature reserve
Trovanti Open Museum is a nature reserve, which is situated 3½ km south of Comuna Costeşti.
Hospital Church, Horezu Monastery
Church
Hospital Church, Horezu Monastery is situated 4 km west of Comuna Costeşti.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Horezu and Costești.
Comuna Costeşti
- Also known as: “169253” and “Comuna Costesti”
- Location: Vâlcea County, Romania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
45.1694° or 45° 10′ 10″ north
Longitude
24.0581° or 24° 3′ 29″ east
Population
2,740
Elevation
594 metres (1,949 feet)
Open location code
8GQ65395+P7
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Mlăci and Pietreni.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Costestilor Hill and Barbatestilor Hill.
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