Ilfov district, Romania

Places to visit near Cernica

Cernica is a town in Ilfov district, Romania, home to about 9,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 12 museums and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mănăstirea Cernica (3 km), Biserica Mărcuța (12 km) and Mânăstirea Plătărești (12 km).

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Cernica, Romania
Cernica, Ilfov district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cernica at a glance

Location
Ilfov district, Romania
Population
about 9,530
Coordinates
44.4167° N, 26.2833° E
Places within 50 km
162 (90 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cernica

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Forts & heritage near Cernica

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cernica. The closest is Crucea Comemorativă A Eroilor Căzuți În Primul Război Mondial (1 km); the best-known is Palatul Noblesse (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cernica

51 churches within 100 km of Cernica. The closest is Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (3 km); the best-known is Mănăstirea Cernica (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cernica

18 museums within 100 km of Cernica. The closest is Muzeul Mănăstirii Cernica (4 km); the best-known is The Fire Tower (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cernica

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cernica. The closest is Barajul Cernica (1 km); the best-known is Lake Fundeni (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Cernica

9 parks within 100 km of Cernica. The closest is Parcul Pantelimon (9 km); the best-known is Parcul Tineretului (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Cernica

3 buddhist sites within 100 km of Cernica. The closest is Monastery of Văcărești (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cernica

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cernica
  2. 3 km Mănăstirea Cernica · church, Ilfov
  3. 9 km Biserica Mărcuța · church, Bucharest
  4. 3 km Lake Fundeni · lake, Bucharest
  5. 6 km Dudești Cioplea Church · church, Bucharest
  6. 22 km Mânăstirea Plătărești · church, Călărași
  7. 12 km Back to Cernica

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How to reach Cernica

    All places near Cernica by distance

    Within 15 km of Cernica

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cernica by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6872Crucea Comemorativă A Eroilor Căzuți În Primul Război Mondial (1 km)
    Churches4351Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (3 km)
    Museums1218Muzeul Mănăstirii Cernica (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1515Barajul Cernica (1 km)
    Other attractions1011Monumentul Eroilor Căzuți în Primul și al Doilea Război Mondial (12 km)
    Parks99Parcul Pantelimon (9 km)
    Buddhist sites23Monastery of Văcărești (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Parcul Național (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Dealul Mitropoliei (18 km)

    Cernica: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cernica?

    Mănăstirea Cernica (church, about 3 km), Biserica Mărcuța (church, about 12 km), Mânăstirea Plătărești (church, about 12 km), Dudești Cioplea Church (church, about 12 km), Lake Fundeni (lake, about 14 km), Biserica Târca-Vitan (church, about 15 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 12 museums, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cernica?

    Crucea Comemorativă A Eroilor Căzuți În Primul Război Mondial, about 1 km by road; Cavoul Mitropolitului Nifon (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cernica?

    Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”, about 3 km by road; Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cernica?

    Muzeul Mănăstirii Cernica, about 4 km by road; The Fire Tower (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cernica?

    Start in Cernica, visit Mănăstirea Cernica, then Biserica Mărcuța, then Lake Fundeni, then Dudești Cioplea Church, then Mânăstirea Plătărești, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cernica?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cernica

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