Maramureș district, Romania

Places to visit near Cerneşti

Cerneşti is a town in Maramureș district, Romania, home to about 3,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 24 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 6 museums and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Plopiș (11 km), Monumentul Eroilor (14 km) and Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz (18 km).

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Cerneşti, Romania
Cerneşti, Maramureș district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cerneşti at a glance

Location
Maramureș district, Romania
Population
about 3,760
Coordinates
47.5167° N, 23.7500° E
Places within 50 km
68 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cerneşti

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Churches near Cerneşti

68 churches within 100 km of Cerneşti. The closest is The Wooden Church of Răzoare (10 km); the best-known is The Wooden Church of Plopiș (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cerneşti

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cerneşti. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cerneşti

27 museums within 100 km of Cerneşti. The closest is Rogoz Ethnographic Museum (18 km); the best-known is Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cerneşti

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Cerneşti. The closest is Cascada Pișătoarea (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cerneşti

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cerneşti. The closest is Arboretul de Castan Comestibil de la Baia Mare (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cerneşti

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cerneşti. The closest is Custura (19 km); the best-known is Igniș (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cerneşti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cerneşti
  2. 25 km Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului · church, Maramureș
  3. 20 km The Wooden Church of Plopiș · church, Maramureș
  4. 22 km Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz · church, Maramureș
  5. 9 km Rohia Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Maramureș
  6. 6 km Monumentul Eroilor · heritage site, Maramureș
  7. 14 km Back to Cerneşti

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How to reach Cerneşti

    All places near Cerneşti by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cerneşti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2468The Wooden Church of Răzoare (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1140Monumentul Eroilor (14 km)
    Museums627Rogoz Ethnographic Museum (18 km)
    Waterfalls522Cascada Pișătoarea (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens518Arboretul de Castan Comestibil de la Baia Mare (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints415Custura (19 km)
    Caves715Crăpătura Zorilor (22 km)
    Other attractions29Wooden Churches of Maramureș (23 km)
    Treks25Pârtiile Icoana (Cavnic) – intersecție traseul BR (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lacul Lighet (16 km)
    Buddhist sites12Bârsana Monastery (50 km)
    Parks01Парк (78 km)

    Cerneşti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cerneşti?

    The Wooden Church of Plopiș (church, about 11 km), Monumentul Eroilor (heritage site, about 14 km), Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz (church, about 18 km), Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 19 km), Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului (church, about 25 km), The Wooden Church of Răzoare (church, about 10 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 5 waterfalls, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Cerneşti?

    The Wooden Church of Răzoare, about 10 km by road; The Wooden Church of Plopiș (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cerneşti?

    Monumentul Eroilor, about 14 km by road; Cavnic Tatar Pole Monument (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cerneşti?

    Rogoz Ethnographic Museum, about 18 km by road; Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cerneşti?

    Start in Cerneşti, visit Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului, then The Wooden Church of Plopiș, then Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz, then Rohia Monastery Museum Collection, then Monumentul Eroilor, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cerneşti?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cerneşti

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