Discover Buzău
Your gateway to UNESCO Geopark wonders, wine country charm, and authentic Romanian experiences
Discover Buzău Land
Mud volcanoes, churches carved into rock, vineyards on the 45th parallel and mountains with glacial lakes — all near or within the UNESCO Global Geopark Buzău Land. Conacul Grigorescu sits in the middle of it, and every place below can be visited in a day from here.
Mud Volcanoes 24 minCiolanu Monastery 27 minBuzău city 24 minRock settlements 62 min
Driving times, measured from the manor gate.
Driving time
Click a point on the map for details. The green marker is Conacul Grigorescu.
Top 10 attractions in Buzău
The best known places and experiences in Buzău Land, most of them inside the UNESCO Global Geopark. You can visit them one at a time, setting off from the Manor in the morning and returning for dinner.
1
The Mud Volcanoes
Pâclele Mari and Pâclele Mici — one of the few places in Europe where mud volcanoes can be seen, in an almost lunar landscape.
2
The cave settlements of Aluniș, Nucu and Colți
Small churches and cells carved into rock in the early Christian centuries, known as the „Romanian Athos”. Reached on foot, along hiking trails.
3
Ciolanu Monastery
The oldest monastic settlement in the county, dating from the 16th century, with a museum of icons painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu. The Măgura sculpture camp lies next to it.
4
Eagle’s Lake
A periglacial lake at 1,420 m in the Siriu Mountains. Reached on marked trails from Siriu (3–4 hours) or Chiojdu (about 5 hours).
5
Ambrozie’s hermitage
Carved into Piatra Șoimului on Istrița Hill, where the monk Ambrozie Rizea lived in isolation for more than 50 years.
6
Wine tasting in Dealu Mare
Vineyards on the 45th parallel, with a long winemaking tradition and cellars open for tastings.
7
Truffle hunting
The Geopark forests lie at the same latitude as Italian Piedmont, and truffles grow here naturally. The search is done with trained dogs.
8
Piața Artizanilor
The Slow Food market of producers from Buzău Land: cheeses, bread, preserves and dishes cooked on the spot.
9
Rafting on the Buzău river
Lively currents and a course through the hills at the foot of the Carpathians, suitable for beginners and experienced rafters alike.
10
Kayaking and paddling on Lake Siriu
The calm waters of the reservoir, set among the mountains, are well suited to kayaking and stand-up paddling.
Descriptions are based on information published by Travel Buzău, the county tourism platform. We are glad to help you plan your route.
Want to discover all the attractions in Buzău County?
The ten above are only a start. See the full list by category: geological phenomena, archaeological sites, monasteries, historical buildings, mountains and museums.
Authentic experiences in Buzău County
Tours and experiences run by us or organised with our partners: Dealu Mare wine tour, guided hike to the cave churches, cooking class with local ingredients, Slow Food tour and many more.
Stay at the Manor and explore Buzău Land
Three apartments on the estate of a 1930 manor, 20 minutes from the Mud Volcanoes. Breakfast with local produce, pool and garden. And on your way out, stop at our local food shop — Dealu Mare wine, cold cuts, cheese and preserves from the producers around us.
Visit an attraction and stop for lunch
You can come just for the table: a weekend lunch with produce from local growers, in the manor garden or the restaurant. By advance reservation only.