Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania

Places to visit near Beclean

Beclean is a town in Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania, home to about 10,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 10 museums and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (26 km), Saint Nicholas Church (27 km) and Biserica Sf Anton (30 km).

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Beclean, Romania
Beclean, Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beclean at a glance

Location
Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania
Population
about 10,909
Coordinates
47.1833° N, 24.1833° E
Places within 50 km
57 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Beclean

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Forts & heritage near Beclean

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beclean. The closest is Arcobara (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Beclean

59 churches within 100 km of Beclean. The closest is The Wooden Church of Dobric (10 km); the best-known is Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Beclean

18 museums within 100 km of Beclean. The closest is "Ion Pop Reteganul" Memorial Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beclean

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beclean. The closest is Botiza Pass (60 km); the best-known is Pietrosul Rodnei (71 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beclean

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beclean. The closest is Stufărișurile de la Sic (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Beclean

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Beclean. The closest is Cascada Cheilor (56 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Beclean

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beclean
  2. 10 km Conacul Mikes · heritage site, Bistrița-Năsăud
  3. 6 km Arcobara · heritage site, Bistrița-Năsăud
  4. 23 km Biserica Sf Anton · church, Cluj
  5. 5 km Saint Nicholas Church · church, Cluj
  6. 1 km Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church · church, Cluj
  7. 26 km Back to Beclean

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    All places near Beclean by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beclean by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage20106Arcobara (9 km)
    Churches2159The Wooden Church of Dobric (10 km)
    Museums1018"Ion Pop Reteganul" Memorial Museum (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints014Botiza Pass (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Stufărișurile de la Sic (43 km)
    Waterfalls010Cascada Cheilor (56 km)
    Caves38Count Bethlen's Crypt (18 km)
    Other attractions16Sinagogă Din Gherla (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lacul Lighet (46 km)
    Treks03Gura Rebra - Șaua Tomnatic - Zăvoaiele Borcutului (57 km)
    Parks01Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (81 km)
    Buddhist sites01Voivodeni Monastery (75 km)

    Beclean: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beclean?

    Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (church, about 26 km), Saint Nicholas Church (church, about 27 km), Arcobara (heritage site, about 9 km), Biserica Sf Anton (church, about 30 km), Conacul Mikes (heritage site, about 10 km), The Wooden Church of Dobric (church, about 10 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 10 museums, 1 sanctuary, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beclean?

    Arcobara, about 9 km by road; Conacul Mikes (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beclean?

    The Wooden Church of Dobric, about 10 km by road; Biserica Săsească Lechința (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Beclean?

    "Ion Pop Reteganul" Memorial Museum, about 16 km by road; Nasaud Border Museum (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beclean?

    Start in Beclean, visit Conacul Mikes, then Arcobara, then Biserica Sf Anton, then Saint Nicholas Church, then Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beclean?

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

    Towns near Beclean

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