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Carastelec

Carastelec is a town in Sălaj district, Romania of about 1,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 14 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 3 caves. The must-see places are Lapiș Forest, Dacidava and Cetatea Báthory.

47.3000° N, 22.7000° EPop. 1,133

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see44
Notable173
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Carastelec

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

67 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 Carastelec
  2. Lapiș Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Dacidavaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Bic Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvanieichurch · 30 min
  6. The Wooden Church of Derșidachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Carastelec
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carastelec?

Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 7 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 13 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 13 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 14 km), The Wooden Church of Derșida (church, about 16 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (church, about 16 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 3 caves, 5 other attractions, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Carastelec?

Dacidava, about 13 km by road; Báthory-vár (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Carastelec?

The Reformed Church of Lompirt, about 14 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Bădăcin (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carastelec?

Start in Carastelec, visit Lapiș Forest, then Dacidava, then Bic Monastery, then The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, then The Wooden Church of Derșida, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.