Iași district, Romania

Places to visit near Butea

Butea is a town in Iași district, Romania, home to about 3,893 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 9 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mănăstirea Războieni (34 km), Conacul Cantacuzino-Pașcanu (43 km) and Mănăstirea Hadâmbu (49 km).

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Butea, Romania
Butea, Iași district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Butea at a glance

Location
Iași district, Romania
Population
about 3,893
Coordinates
47.0667° N, 26.9167° E
Places within 50 km
39 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Butea

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Butea: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Butea

66 churches within 100 km of Butea. The closest is Biserica Ortodoxă Sf. Apostoli (22 km); the best-known is Mănăstirea Războieni (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Butea

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Butea. The closest is Sturdza Palace (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Butea

44 museums within 100 km of Butea. The closest is "Vasile Alecsandri" Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Butea

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Butea. The closest is Uricani Forest (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Butea

7 buddhist sites within 100 km of Butea. The closest is Former Monastery of Bociulești (49 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Butea

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Butea. The closest is Lacul Ciurbești (59 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Butea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Butea
  2. 1 km Sturdza Palace · palace, Iași
  3. 11 km Maryam Mosque · mosque, Neamț
  4. 4 km Monumentul Eroiilor · heritage site, Neamț
  5. 12 km "Vasile Alecsandri" Museum · museum, Iași
  6. 8 km Sturdza Castle · heritage site, Iași
  7. 4 km Back to Butea

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How to reach Butea

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Butea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches966Biserica Ortodoxă Sf. Apostoli (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1364Sturdza Palace (1 km)
    Museums744"Vasile Alecsandri" Museum (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Uricani Forest (40 km)
    Other attractions314Leipzinger Synagogue (20 km)
    Buddhist sites17Former Monastery of Bociulești (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lacul Ciurbești (59 km)
    Caves03Manastirea Pestera Piatra Neamt (56 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascada Pufu (57 km)
    Parks03Parcul Expoziției (63 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Jgeabul Lui Bucur (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Maryam Mosque (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Recreation Island (70 km)

    Butea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Butea?

    Sturdza Palace (palace, about 1 km), Sturdza Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), "Vasile Alecsandri" Museum (museum, about 6 km), Monumentul Eroiilor (heritage site, about 8 km), Maryam Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Monumentul Eroilor Căzuți În Cel de al Doilea Război Mondial (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Butea?

    Biserica Ortodoxă Sf. Apostoli, about 22 km by road; Church of the Holy Archangels, Pașcani (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Butea?

    Sturdza Palace, about 1 km by road; Sturdza Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Butea?

    "Vasile Alecsandri" Museum, about 6 km by road; Natural Sciences Museum (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Butea?

    Start in Butea, visit Sturdza Palace, then Maryam Mosque, then Monumentul Eroiilor, then "Vasile Alecsandri" Museum, then Sturdza Castle, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Butea?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Butea

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