Giurgiu County (located in the historical region of Muntenia) is home to some of Romania’s most remarkable heritage monuments, nature reserves, and scenic travel routes. This travel guide highlights the top tourist attractions in Giurgiu County, periodically verified for travelers planning their stay.
1. Comana Natural Park & The Neajlov Delta Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Romania’s second most biodiverse wetland after the Danube Delta (a Ramsar site), offering boat tours, kayaking through reed channels, cycling trails, and rare wild peony forests.
2. Comana Fortified Monastery (1461) Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Originally founded by Vlad the Impaler on a marshland island and rebuilt in the 16th–17th centuries, overlooking the Neajlov Delta.
3. "The Paper Mill" Traditional Crafts Village (Comana) Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
An interactive living-heritage workshop showcasing handmade paper, traditional weaving, pottery, blacksmithing, and bookbinding.
4. Mircea the Elder Island Fortress, Clock Tower & Bizetz Bridge (Giurgiu) Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
Explore the 14th-century medieval fortress ruins near the Danube port, the historic Clock Tower, and Anghel Saligny’s pioneering curved bridge.
5. Drugănescu Brâncovenesc Manor (Florești-Stoenești) Open in Google Maps / GPS Waze GPS
An 18th-century architectural gem in the Brâncovenesc style housing ethnographic and religious heritage collections.
Practical Travel Tips & Where to Stay in Giurgiu County
- Itinerary Planning: The landmarks of Giurgiu County can be explored on a weekend getaway or a longer road trip across Muntenia, blending historic sites with outdoor nature trails.
- Best Seasons to Visit: Spring through autumn is ideal for hiking gorges, visiting medieval fortresses, and exploring natural parks, while winter brings snow-covered scenery to mountain and thermal spa resorts.
- Verified Accommodations in Giurgiu: Browse authentic guesthouses, chalets, villas, and hotels in Giurgiu County on Ghid Pensiuni Romania and book directly with property owners with zero commission.