Satu Mare district, Romania

Places to visit near Apa

Apa is a town in Satu Mare district, Romania, home to about 2,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 19 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Oaș Land Museum (26 km), Catedrala Romano-Catolică (30 km) and Muzeul de Artă (31 km).

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Apa, Romania
Apa, Satu Mare district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apa at a glance

Location
Satu Mare district, Romania
Population
about 2,842
Coordinates
47.7667° N, 23.2000° E
Places within 50 km
72 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Apa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Apa: 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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Churches near Apa

65 churches within 100 km of Apa. The closest is Biserica Romano-Catolică Schimbarea la Faţă (20 km); the best-known is Catedrala Romano-Catolică (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Apa

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apa. The closest is Conacul Papolczy-Bay (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Apa

29 museums within 100 km of Apa. The closest is "Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Memorial House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apa

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apa. The closest is Cursul Inferior al Râului Tur (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apa

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apa. The closest is Huta Pass (39 km); the best-known is Igniș (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Igniș · viewpoint · Maramureș · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Huta Pass · viewpoint · Satu Mare · ~39 km
  • Garand-parti Kilátó · viewpoint · Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg · ~48 km
  • Tupyi · viewpoint · Khust Raion · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Kapuna · viewpoint · Tiachiv Raion · ~50 km
  • Custura · viewpoint · Maramureș · ~52 km

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Waterfalls near Apa

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Apa. The closest is Cascada Stur (41 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Apa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apa
  2. 7 km Mediesu Aurit-suculeu Archaeological Reservation · museum, Satu Mare
  3. 29 km Oaș Land Museum · museum, Satu Mare
  4. 20 km Conacul Papolczy-Bay · heritage site, Maramureș
  5. 11 km "Aloisie Tautu" Memorial House · monument, Satu Mare
  6. 6 km "Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Memorial House · monument, Satu Mare
  7. 1 km Back to Apa

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How to reach Apa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1965Biserica Romano-Catolică Schimbarea la Faţă (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1950Conacul Papolczy-Bay (9 km)
    Museums1129"Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Memorial House (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens725Cursul Inferior al Râului Tur (17 km)
    Other attractions319Statuia Lupa Capitolina (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints415Huta Pass (39 km)
    Waterfalls111Cascada Stur (41 km)
    Caves59Prăbușire Mină (31 km)
    Parks14Парк культури і відпочинку (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Hodos Holtág (43 km)
    Treks13Baia Mare - Pleștioare (36 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tiszai Szabadstrand (76 km)

    Apa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apa?

    "Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Memorial House (monument, about 1 km), Oaș Land Museum (museum, about 26 km), "Aloisie Tautu" Memorial House (monument, about 7 km), Mediesu Aurit-suculeu Archaeological Reservation (museum, about 7 km), Conacul Papolczy-Bay (heritage site, about 9 km), Catedrala Romano-Catolică (church, about 30 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Apa?

    Biserica Romano-Catolică Schimbarea la Faţă, about 20 km by road; Biserica Reformată Păulești (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apa?

    Conacul Papolczy-Bay, about 9 km by road; Castelul Tholdy-Ujfalussy (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Apa?

    "Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Memorial House, about 1 km by road; "Aloisie Tautu" Memorial House (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apa?

    Start in Apa, visit Mediesu Aurit-suculeu Archaeological Reservation, then Oaș Land Museum, then Conacul Papolczy-Bay, then "Aloisie Tautu" Memorial House, then "Dr. Vasile Lucaciu" Memorial House, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Apa

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