Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia TraianaSt. Nicholas ChurchThe Orthodox ChurchIron Gate of Transylvania PassHateg Country Dinosaur GeoparkThe Wooden Church of Vălari
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Bucova

Bucova is a town in Hunedoara district, Romania of about 1,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 25 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 31 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana, St. Nicholas Church and The Orthodox Church.

45.5091° N, 22.6373° EPop. 1,100

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see87
Notable157
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana

Heritage site · 15 km

St. Nicholas Church, church near Bucova
Must-see

St. Nicholas Church

Church · 19 km

The Orthodox Church, church near Bucova
Must-see

The Orthodox Church

Church · 21 km

Places near Bucova by type

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One day from Bucova

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

59 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 Bucova
  2. Iron Gate of Transylvania Passgateway · 1 hrs
  3. Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traianaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The Orthodox Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Hateg Country Dinosaur Geoparknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. St. Nicholas Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Bucova
Today’s loopBucovaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bucova?

Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana (heritage site, about 15 km), St. Nicholas Church (church, about 19 km), The Orthodox Church (church, about 21 km), Colț Citadel (heritage site, about 23 km), Iron Gate of Transylvania Pass (gateway, about 5 km), Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 caves, 16 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Bucova?

Sarmizegetusa (Samian Ware Discovery Site), about 14 km by road; Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bucova?

St. Nicholas Church, about 19 km by road; The Orthodox Church (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bucova?

Start in Bucova, visit Iron Gate of Transylvania Pass, then Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana, then The Orthodox Church, then Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark, then St. Nicholas Church, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.