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Arpaşu de Jos

Arpaşu de Jos is a town in Sibiu district, Romania of about 2,733 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 41 churches, 69 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cârţa Monastery, The Fortified Church of Hosman and Cascada Bâlea.

45.7833° N, 24.6167° EPop. 2,733

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Within 30 km78 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see141
Notable99
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arpaşu de Jos

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

130 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arpaşu de Jos
  2. Cârţa Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  3. The Fortified Church of Hosmanchurch · 30 min
  4. The Fortified Church of Alțânachurch · 30 min
  5. The Fortified Church of Cincșorchurch · 30 min
  6. Cascada Bâleawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Arpaşu de Jos
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arpaşu de Jos?

Cârţa Monastery (monastery, about 5 km), The Fortified Church of Hosman (church, about 20 km), Cascada Bâlea (waterfall, about 22 km), The Fortified Church of Cincșor (church, about 22 km), Vânătarea Lui Buteanu (viewpoint, about 25 km), Văiuga (viewpoint, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arpaşu de Jos?

150 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest church to Arpaşu de Jos?

Biserica Ortodoxă, about 11 km by road; The Wooden Church of Ilimbav (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arpaşu de Jos?

Vânătarea Lui Buteanu, about 25 km by road; Văiuga (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arpaşu de Jos?

Start in Arpaşu de Jos, visit Cârţa Monastery, then The Fortified Church of Hosman, then The Fortified Church of Alțâna, then The Fortified Church of Cincșor, then Cascada Bâlea, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.