Sarmizegetusa Regia
Grădiștea de Munte, Romania
The mountain capital of the Dacians, with stone sanctuaries and a circular calendar in a forest clearing, a UNESCO site. The approach road from Orăștie is long and narrow; the last stretch is on foot.
- Nearest town
- Grădiștea de Munte, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.6228, 23.3106
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 May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–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
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Sargetia-CostestiCampsite13 km from Sarmizegetusa Regia
- Camping BaleiaCampsite21 km from Sarmizegetusa RegiaTents
- Nice flat spot for wild campingCampsite25 km from Sarmizegetusa Regia
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sarmizegetusa Regia?
Sarmizegetusa Regia is in Grădiștea de Munte, Romania, at GPS 45.6228, 23.3106. It is about 35 km from Hunedoara.
Can you camp near Sarmizegetusa Regia?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Sargetia-Costesti, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sarmizegetusa Regia?
Sarmizegetusa Regia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Transylvania: Turda salt mine to Corvin Castle.
What is there to see near Sarmizegetusa Regia?
Places worth a stop nearby: Transalpina, Urdele Pass (31 km), Corvin Castle (36 km), Alba Carolina Citadel (54 km) and Polovragi Cave (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Sarmizegetusa Regia?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)