Cozia Monastery
Călimănești, Romania
A monastery founded in 1388 by Mircea the Elder on the bank of the Olt in its narrow gorge through the Carpathians. The church has fine frescoes; there is a small car park by the main road.
- Nearest town
- Călimănești, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.2705, 24.3395
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping CamelotCampsite2 km from Cozia MonasteryCaravans
- Cazare TurnuCampsite3 km from Cozia MonasteryTents
- La 3 StejariCampsite4 km from Cozia Monastery
- Teren de CampingCampsite10 km from Cozia Monastery
- CampingCampsite11 km from Cozia Monastery
- Camping DraculaCampsite25 km from Cozia MonasteryTentsCaravansShowersToilets
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cozia Monastery?
Cozia Monastery is in Călimănești, Romania, at GPS 45.2705, 24.3395. It is about 53 km from Novaci.
Can you camp near Cozia Monastery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Camelot, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cozia Monastery?
Cozia Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Transalpina and the monasteries of Oltenia.
What is there to see near Cozia Monastery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Horezu Monastery (28 km), Transfăgărășan (43 km), Polovragi Cave (44 km) and ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Cozia Monastery?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)