Tulcea district, Romania

Places to visit near Cerna

Cerna is a town in Tulcea district, Romania, home to about 4,279 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 museums. The must-see places are Troesmis (15 km), "Cocos" Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (20 km) and Cetatea Arrubium (29 km).

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Cerna at a glance

Location
Tulcea district, Romania
Population
about 4,279
Coordinates
45.0833° N, 28.3167° E
Places within 50 km
125 (13 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 Cerna

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Forts & heritage near Cerna

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cerna. The closest is Ruinele Mănăstirii Taița (12 km); the best-known is Troesmis (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cerna

41 churches within 100 km of Cerna. The closest is Mânăstirea Cocoș (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cerna

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cerna. The closest is Valea Arsului (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cerna

19 museums within 100 km of Cerna. The closest is "Cocos" Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cerna

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cerna. The closest is Iacobdeal Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Cerna

10 caves within 100 km of Cerna. The closest is Galerie de Prospecțiune (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cerna

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

  1. Start in Cerna
  2. 3 km Valea Arsului · viewpoint, Tulcea
  3. 1 km Culmea Șaua Mare · viewpoint, Tulcea
  4. 17 km "Cocos" Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Tulcea
  5. 24 km Troesmis · heritage site, Tulcea
  6. 11 km Galerie de Prospecțiune · cave, Tulcea
  7. 4 km Back to Cerna

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    Within 15 km of Cerna

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cerna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3989Ruinele Mănăstirii Taița (12 km)
    Churches1341Mânăstirea Cocoș (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3037Valea Arsului (3 km)
    Museums1119"Cocos" Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs614Iacobdeal Lake (10 km)
    Other attractions714Noviodunum (31 km)
    Caves810Galerie de Prospecțiune (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Locul Fosilifer Bujoarele (9 km)
    Parks09Grădina Botanică Galați (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs35Geamia Mestan Aga (29 km)
    Buddhist sites22Celic-Dere Monastery (27 km)
    Beaches & coast11Plaja Ciuperca (48 km)

    Cerna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cerna?

    Troesmis (heritage site, about 15 km), "Cocos" Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 20 km), Valea Arsului (viewpoint, about 3 km), Culmea Șaua Mare (viewpoint, about 4 km), Galerie de Prospecțiune (cave, about 4 km), Valea Siliștei (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cerna?

    Ruinele Mănăstirii Taița, about 12 km by road; Troesmis (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cerna?

    Mânăstirea Cocoș, about 20 km by road; Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cerna?

    Valea Arsului, about 3 km by road; Culmea Șaua Mare (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cerna?

    Start in Cerna, visit Valea Arsului, then Culmea Șaua Mare, then "Cocos" Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection, then Troesmis, then Galerie de Prospecțiune, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cerna?

    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 Cerna

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