Ciuruleasa, RomaniaBarajul MihăileniThe Wooden Church of Lupșa MonasteryDacian Fortress of ArdeuCasa Apafi MihályVulcanIncinta Funerară Romană
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Ciuruleasa

Ciuruleasa is a town in Alba district, Romania of about 1,333 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 14 forts & heritage, 23 caves and 10 churches. The must-see places are Barajul Mihăileni, The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery and Dacian Fortress of Ardeu.

46.2500° N, 23.0333° EPop. 1,333

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see94
Notable156
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Barajul Mihăileni, lake near Ciuruleasa
Must-see

Barajul Mihăileni

Lake · 19 km · Hunedoara

The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, monastery near Ciuruleasa
Must-see

The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery

Monastery · 22 km

Must-see

Dacian Fortress of Ardeu

Heritage site · 34 km · Hunedoara

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One day from Ciuruleasa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:17 pm

81 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 Ciuruleasa
  2. Casa Apafi Mihályheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Incinta Funerară Romanăheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Vulcannature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Barajul Mihăilenilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Ciuruleasa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ciuruleasa?

Barajul Mihăileni (lake, about 19 km), The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (monastery, about 22 km), Casa Apafi Mihály (heritage site, about 4 km), Vulcan (nature spot, about 7 km), Incinta Funerară Romană (heritage site, about 10 km), Gold Mining Museum (museum, about 11 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 23 caves, 10 churches, 20 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Ciuruleasa?

Casa Apafi Mihály, about 4 km by road; Incinta Funerară Romană (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Ciuruleasa?

Toplița, about 25 km by road; Pestera Bisericuta (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ciuruleasa?

Start in Ciuruleasa, visit Casa Apafi Mihály, then Incinta Funerară Romană, then The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, then Vulcan, then Barajul Mihăileni, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.