Ialomița district, Romania

Places to visit near Amara

Amara is a town in Ialomița district, Romania, home to about 7,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 2 museums and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” (8 km), Ialomița County Museum (9 km) and Eroul Necunoscut (9 km).

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Amara, Romania
Amara, Ialomița district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amara at a glance

Location
Ialomița district, Romania
Population
about 7,557
Coordinates
44.6167° N, 27.3167° E
Places within 50 km
38 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Amara

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amara: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Amara

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amara. The closest is Bustul Lui Matei Basarab (9 km); the best-known is Eroul Necunoscut (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Amara

52 churches within 100 km of Amara. The closest is Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe" (2 km); the best-known is Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Amara

7 museums within 100 km of Amara. The closest is Ialomița County Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Amara

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Amara. The closest is Lacul Amara (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Amara

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Amara. The closest is Balta Mică A Brăilei Natural Park (74 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Amara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amara
  2. 2 km Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe" · church, Ialomița
  3. 20 km Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae” · church, Ialomița
  4. 25 km Eroul Necunoscut · heritage site, Ialomița
  5. 1 km Ialomița County Museum · museum, Ialomița
  6. 1 km Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” · church, Ialomița
  7. 8 km Back to Amara

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How to reach Amara

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1376Bustul Lui Matei Basarab (9 km)
    Churches1952Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe" (2 km)
    Museums27Ialomița County Museum (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lacul Amara (2 km)
    Other attractions13Colac de Puț (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Balta Mică A Brăilei Natural Park (74 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mănăstirea „Sfinții Voievozi Mihail și Gavril" (10 km)
    Caves11Pestera Bolii (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Moschee Musulmana (63 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Reciful Neojurasic Topalu (71 km)

    Amara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amara?

    Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” (church, about 8 km), Ialomița County Museum (museum, about 9 km), Eroul Necunoscut (heritage site, about 9 km), Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae” (church, about 22 km), Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe" (church, about 2 km), Lacul Amara (lake, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Amara?

    38 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 2 museums, 1 lake, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amara?

    Bustul Lui Matei Basarab, about 9 km by road; Eroul Necunoscut (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Amara?

    Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe", about 2 km by road; Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Amara?

    Ialomița County Museum, about 9 km by road; "Ionel Perlea" Memorial House (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amara?

    Start in Amara, visit Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe", then Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae”, then Eroul Necunoscut, then Ialomița County Museum, then Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae”, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amara?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Amara

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Amara’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Amara on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.