Satu Mare district, Romania

Places to visit near Ardud

Ardud is a town in Satu Mare district, Romania, home to about 6,357 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 8 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Muzeul de Artă (22 km), Catedrala Romano-Catolică (22 km) and Református Templom (34 km).

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

Ardud at a glance

Location
Satu Mare district, Romania
Population
about 6,357
Coordinates
47.6333° N, 22.8833° E
Places within 50 km
60 (9 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 Ardud

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Forts & heritage near Ardud

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ardud. The closest is Monumetul Eroilor Cazuti la 1945 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ardud

44 churches within 100 km of Ardud. The closest is Biserica Reformată-Calvină Din Acâș (16 km); the best-known is Muzeul de Artă (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ardud

30 museums within 100 km of Ardud. The closest is "Paul Erdös" Memorial Studio (22 km); the best-known is Carei City Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ardud

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ardud. The closest is Cursul Inferior al Râului Tur (45 km); the best-known is Lapiș Forest (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ardud

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ardud. The closest is Garand-parti Kilátó (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Ardud

10 caves within 100 km of Ardud. The closest is Prăbușire Mină (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ardud

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ardud
  2. 12 km Monumetul Eroilor Cazuti la 1945 · heritage site, Satu Mare
  3. 2 km Ansamblul Monumenta · heritage site, Satu Mare
  4. 35 km Catedrala Romano-Catolică · church, Satu Mare
  5. 1 km Muzeul de Artă · church, Satu Mare
  6. 19 km Református Templom · church, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
  7. 34 km Back to Ardud

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ardud by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2076Monumetul Eroilor Cazuti la 1945 (12 km)
    Churches1744Biserica Reformată-Calvină Din Acâș (16 km)
    Museums830"Paul Erdös" Memorial Studio (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens119Cursul Inferior al Râului Tur (45 km)
    Other attractions916Cetatea Ardud - Karoly (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints413Garand-parti Kilátó (35 km)
    Caves010Prăbușire Mină (59 km)
    Parks04Arboretum (72 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascada Stur (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Hodos Holtág (47 km)
    Beaches & coast02Tiszai Szabadstrand (69 km)
    Treks01Baia Mare - Pleștioare (65 km)

    Ardud: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ardud?

    Muzeul de Artă (church, about 22 km), Catedrala Romano-Catolică (church, about 22 km), Cetatea Ardud - Karoly (attraction, about 3 km), Monumetul Eroilor Cazuti la 1945 (heritage site, about 12 km), Református Templom (church, about 34 km), Ansamblul Monumenta (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 8 museums, 1 sanctuary, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ardud?

    Monumetul Eroilor Cazuti la 1945, about 12 km by road; Ansamblul Monumenta (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ardud?

    Biserica Reformată-Calvină Din Acâș, about 16 km by road; The Wooden Church of Stâna (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ardud?

    "Paul Erdös" Memorial Studio, about 22 km by road; Ady Endre Memorial Museum (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ardud?

    Start in Ardud, visit Monumetul Eroilor Cazuti la 1945, then Ansamblul Monumenta, then Catedrala Romano-Catolică, then Muzeul de Artă, then Református Templom, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ardud?

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

    Towns near Ardud

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