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Bănişor

Bănişor is a town in Sălaj district, Romania of about 2,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 11 caves and 18 churches. The must-see places are Bic Monastery, Vârșolț Lake and Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei.

47.1043° N, 22.8373° EPop. 2,385

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see67
Notable170
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bănişor

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

79 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 Bănişor
  2. Bic Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  3. Lapiș Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvanieimonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Vârșolț Lakelake · 45 min
  6. History and Art County Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bănişor
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bănişor?

Bic Monastery (monastery, about 12 km), Vârșolț Lake (lake, about 13 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 18 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 18 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 19 km), History and Art County Museum (museum, about 23 km).

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

82 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 11 caves, 18 churches, 6 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Bănişor?

Cetatea Báthory, about 18 km by road; Báthory-vár (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Bănişor?

Fose Septice Roaqua, about 20 km by road; Pestera Fugarilor (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bănişor?

Start in Bănişor, visit Bic Monastery, then Lapiș Forest, then Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei, then Vârșolț Lake, then History and Art County Museum, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.