Prahova district, Romania

Places to visit near Ceraşu

Ceraşu is a town in Prahova district, Romania, home to about 5,105 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 5 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Castra of Drajna de Sus (9 km), Mănăstirea Suzana (15 km) and Museum of Salt (15 km).

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Ceraşu, Romania
Ceraşu, Prahova district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ceraşu at a glance

Location
Prahova district, Romania
Population
about 5,105
Coordinates
45.3167° N, 26.0333° E
Places within 50 km
49 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ceraşu

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Churches near Ceraşu

36 churches within 100 km of Ceraşu. The closest is Mănăstirea Suzana (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ceraşu

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ceraşu. The closest is Plaiul Șerban Vodă (15 km); the best-known is Ciucaș (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ceraşu

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ceraşu. The closest is Castra of Drajna de Sus (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ceraşu

15 museums within 100 km of Ceraşu. The closest is "Dumitru Ionescu" Museum (7 km); the best-known is Museum of Salt (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ceraşu

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ceraşu. The closest is Barajul Paltinu (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Ceraşu

5 caves within 100 km of Ceraşu. The closest is Pestera Lui Mocanu (22 km); the best-known is Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ceraşu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ceraşu
  2. 9 km Castra of Drajna de Sus · heritage site, Prahova
  3. 10 km Biserica Ortodoxă · church, Prahova
  4. 12 km Museum of Salt · museum, Prahova
  5. 1 km Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic · church, Prahova
  6. 22 km Mănăstirea Suzana · church, Prahova
  7. 15 km Back to Ceraşu

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How to reach Ceraşu

    All places near Ceraşu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ceraşu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches536Mănăstirea Suzana (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1725Plaiul Șerban Vodă (15 km)
    Forts & heritage724Castra of Drajna de Sus (9 km)
    Museums815"Dumitru Ionescu" Museum (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Barajul Paltinu (31 km)
    Other attractions46Crasna Hermitage in Schiulești (11 km)
    Caves35Pestera Lui Mocanu (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Gospodăria Traian Drăgulin (18 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascada Schinda (8 km)
    Treks02Fosta Cabană Cheia - Cheile Râșnoavei - Predeal (58 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cheia Monastery (21 km)

    Ceraşu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ceraşu?

    Castra of Drajna de Sus (heritage site, about 9 km), Mănăstirea Suzana (church, about 15 km), Museum of Salt (museum, about 15 km), Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic (church, about 15 km), Biserica Ortodoxă (church, about 18 km), "Nicolae Iorga" Memorial Museum (monument, about 18 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 5 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Ceraşu?

    Mănăstirea Suzana, about 15 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ceraşu?

    Plaiul Șerban Vodă, about 15 km by road; Bobul Mare (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ceraşu?

    Castra of Drajna de Sus, about 9 km by road; Moară de Apă (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ceraşu?

    Start in Ceraşu, visit Castra of Drajna de Sus, then Biserica Ortodoxă, then Museum of Salt, then Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic, then Mănăstirea Suzana, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ceraşu?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ceraşu

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