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Bocşa

Bocşa is a town in Sălaj district, Romania of about 3,394 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 15 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 3 caves. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, Dacidava and Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei.

47.2939° N, 22.9140° EPop. 3,394

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see71
Notable174
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bocşa

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

69 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 Bocşa
  2. The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvanieichurch · 30 min
  3. Biserica de Lemn Din Derșidachurch · 30 min
  4. Lapiș Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Dacidavaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vârșolț Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Bocşa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bocşa?

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei (church, about 9 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 13 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 14 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 14 km), Vârșolț Lake (lake, about 15 km), Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 3 caves, 6 museums, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Bocşa?

Monumentul de la Guruslău, about 6 km by road; Dacidava (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bocşa?

The Reformed Church of Lompirt, about 8 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Bădăcin (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bocşa?

Start in Bocşa, visit The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, then Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida, then Lapiș Forest, then Dacidava, then Vârșolț Lake, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.