Satu Mare district, Romania

Places to visit near Căpleni

Căpleni is a town in Satu Mare district, Romania, home to about 4,424 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 15 museums and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ligeti Antal 1823-1890 (5 km), Carei City Museum (5 km) and Károlyi Castle (6 km).

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Căpleni, Romania
Căpleni, Satu Mare district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Căpleni at a glance

Location
Satu Mare district, Romania
Population
about 4,424
Coordinates
47.7167° N, 22.5000° E
Places within 50 km
98 (8 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 Căpleni

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Forts & heritage near Căpleni

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Căpleni. The closest is Károlyi Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Căpleni

34 churches within 100 km of Căpleni. The closest is Biserica Sf. Iosif (5 km); the best-known is Református Templom (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Căpleni

30 museums within 100 km of Căpleni. The closest is Carei City Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Căpleni

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Căpleni. The closest is Balogh Kilátó (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Căpleni

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Căpleni. The closest is Bátorligeti-ősláp Természetvédelmi Terület (23 km); the best-known is Bátorligeti-legelő Természetvédelmi Terület (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Căpleni

4 parks within 100 km of Căpleni. The closest is Парк культури і відпочинку (64 km); the best-known is Arboretum (77 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Căpleni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Căpleni
  2. 6 km Károlyi Castle · heritage site, Satu Mare
  3. 1 km Carei City Museum · museum, Satu Mare
  4. 1 km Biserica Sf. Iosif · church, Satu Mare
  5. 24 km Bátorligeti-legelő Természetvédelmi Terület · nature spot, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
  6. 43 km Református Templom · church, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
  7. 24 km Back to Căpleni

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How to reach Căpleni

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Căpleni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4798Károlyi Castle (6 km)
    Churches1234Biserica Sf. Iosif (5 km)
    Museums1530Carei City Museum (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1117Balogh Kilátó (16 km)
    Other attractions914Aurél Popp 1879-1960 (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Bátorligeti-ősláp Természetvédelmi Terület (23 km)
    Parks04Парк культури і відпочинку (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Hodos Holtág (47 km)
    Beaches & coast12Tiszai Szabadstrand (48 km)

    Căpleni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Căpleni?

    Ligeti Antal 1823-1890 (attraction, about 5 km), Carei City Museum (museum, about 5 km), Károlyi Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Református Templom (church, about 24 km), Biserica Sf. Iosif (church, about 5 km), Aurél Popp 1879-1960 (attraction, about 5 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 15 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Căpleni?

    Károlyi Castle, about 6 km by road; Monumentul Ostașului Român (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Căpleni?

    Biserica Sf. Iosif, about 5 km by road; Református Templom (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Căpleni?

    Carei City Museum, about 5 km by road; Ady Endre Memorial Museum (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Căpleni?

    Start in Căpleni, visit Károlyi Castle, then Carei City Museum, then Biserica Sf. Iosif, then Bátorligeti-legelő Természetvédelmi Terület, then Református Templom, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Căpleni?

    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 Căpleni

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