Major city · Romania
Târgoviște
Half-day trip from Bucharest: see the Princely Court and Chindia Tower, then return. Not worth an overnight unless you have a specific interest in medieval Wallachia.
Târgoviște was the capital of Wallachia for over 300 years and the seat of Vlad the Impaler. Today it is a quiet provincial city with a compact historic core. The main draw is the Curtea Domnească complex with the Chindia Tower. Most visitors come from Bucharest (1.5 h by train or bus) and leave the same day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, some sights may have reduced hours)
- Airport
- Henri Coandă (OTP)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Romania ↗Romania is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Romanian sources for your passport.
- Romania ↗Drivers need an electronic road vignette (rovinieta) on national roads; rental cars normally include it, but check.
- Romania ↗Brown bears live in the Carpathians and sometimes enter towns and roadsides: never feed or approach them, and follow local warnings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Târgoviște112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Târgoviște, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Romanian leu (RON, plural lei); Romania does not use the euro.Romania-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Vodafone and Digi sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; Digi is the cheapest.Romania-wide
- Tap waterTap water in cities is treated and generally safe; many locals prefer bottled mineral water (apă plată = still, apă minerală = sparkling).Romania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, left in cash even when paying by card.Romania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Romania-wide
- SafetyTârgoviște is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, malls, museums and fuel stations; some stations and parks charge RON 1–3.Romania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (and some also Tuesday); Peleș closes Monday and has shorter hours Tuesday — check.Romania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOTP Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) (About 1.5 h by car or train+bus via Bucharest North station).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeRON 8–12
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)RON 6–10
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (single)RON 2–3
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Curtea DomneascăRON 10–20 (check)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 80 · Mid RON 150 · High RON 250
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OTP Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) (About 1.5 h by car or train+bus via Bucharest North station)
Map of Târgoviște
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Târgoviște: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable. Nine bus lines and four minibus lines cover the rest; check the city hall website for a map.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Train (Accelerat ~1.5 h) or bus (~1.5 h) from Bucharest North station area
Return same day; last trains/buses around 20:00.Return same day; last trains/buses around 8:00 PM.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car, about 1 h
Small city with a decent centre; not a must-see.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car, about 1 h
Oil-industry town with limited tourist appeal.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car, about 30 min
Snagov Monastery on an island; said to be Vlad the Impaler's burial site.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
Close to the Princely Court and restaurants; limited options.
Near the train station
Convenient for arrival/departure, but little atmosphere.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RON 80–120 (day trip, no accommodation)
- Mid
- RON 120–200 (day trip, no accommodation)
- High
- RON 200+ (day trip, no accommodation)
Trip budget
| Day trip (no overnight)1 × 1 night × RON 0 | RON 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RON 80 | RON 80 |
| Train Bucharest–Târgoviște return1 × RON 40 · check | RON 40 |
| Bus Bucharest–Târgoviște return1 × RON 30 · check | RON 30 |
| Entry to Curtea Domnească and Chindia Tower1 × RON 20 · check | RON 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RON 17 |
| Trip total≈ RON 187 per person per day, bed included | RON 187 |
Return to Bucharest same day
2026 estimate in RON; day trip from Bucharest, no accommodation.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | RON 8–12 |
| Lunch (main dish) | RON 25–45 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | RON 6–10 |
| Bus ticket (single) | RON 2–3 |
| Entry to Curtea Domnească | RON 10–20 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Princely Court and Chindia Tower have variable opening hours; check the official site before going.
- Train and bus schedules may change; confirm on infofer.ro or autogari.ro.
- Few English speakers outside the main sights; have a translation app ready.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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La această adresă, vă rogTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
Embassy
The nearest embassy is in Bucharest (about 1.5 h away).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Bucharest North → Târgoviște: about RON 20 one way, 1.5 h (check)
- Bus Bucharest → Târgoviște: about RON 15 one way, 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi from Târgoviște station to centre: RON 10–15
Say or show
- Bună ziua — Hello (BOO-nuh ZEE-wah)
- Mulțumesc — Thank you (mool-tsoo-MESK)
- Cât costă? — How much? (kut KOS-tuh)
- Unde este gara? — Where is the train station? (OON-day YES-teh GAH-rah)
- La revedere — Goodbye (lah reh-veh-DEH-reh)
Day trip from Bucharest: leave by 09:00, return by 18:00.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Târgoviște. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, some sights may have reduced hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Curtea Domnească and Chindia Tower with verified hours and ticket prices.
- Eat pages with last orders for the main restaurants.
- Day-trip fixture from Bucharest with train and bus schedules.
Sources
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