Gorj district, Romania

Places to visit near Arcani

Arcani is a town in Gorj district, Romania, home to about 1,424 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 7 caves. The must-see places are Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (12 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi (13 km) and Table of Silence (14 km).

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Arcani, Romania
Arcani, Gorj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arcani at a glance

Location
Gorj district, Romania
Population
about 1,424
Coordinates
45.0833° N, 23.1333° E
Places within 50 km
95 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Arcani

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arcani: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arcani

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arcani. The closest is Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Arcani

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arcani. The closest is Crow's Cave (8 km); the best-known is Casa Culă Cartianu (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arcani

34 churches within 100 km of Arcani. The closest is Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Arcani

30 caves within 100 km of Arcani. The closest is Oven Cave (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Arcani

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Arcani. The closest is Cascada Firizoni (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arcani

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arcani. The closest is Cheile Sohodolului (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arcani

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

  1. Start in Arcani
  2. 12 km Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” · church, Gorj
  3. 4 km Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi · church, Gorj
  4. 5 km Casa Culă Cartianu · heritage site, Gorj
  5. 16 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Gorj
  6. 7 km Gara Park · church, Gorj
  7. 16 km Back to Arcani

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arcani by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1760Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja (34 km)
    Forts & heritage2543Crow's Cave (8 km)
    Churches1234Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (12 km)
    Caves730Oven Cave (7 km)
    Waterfalls1123Cascada Firizoni (33 km)
    Other attractions817Table of Silence (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens617Cheile Sohodolului (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Barajul Valea de Pești (31 km)
    Buddhist sites45Tismana Monastery (20 km)
    Museums04Mining Museum (52 km)
    Treks13Casa de Vânătoare Câmpușel - Piatra Iorgovanului - Lunca Berhina (40 km)

    Arcani: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arcani?

    Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (church, about 12 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi (church, about 13 km), Table of Silence (attraction, about 14 km), Gate of the Kiss (gateway, about 15 km), Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși (attraction, about 15 km), Gara Park (church, about 16 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 caves, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arcani?

    Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja, about 34 km by road; Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan) (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arcani?

    Crow's Cave, about 8 km by road; Mausoleum of Heroine Ecaterina Teodoroiu (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arcani?

    Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților”, about 12 km by road; Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arcani?

    Start in Arcani, visit Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților”, then Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi, then Casa Culă Cartianu, then IAR-93, then Gara Park, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arcani?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Arcani

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