Bacău district, Romania

Places to visit near Cleja

Cleja is a town in Bacău district, Romania, home to about 6,816 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 69 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are MiG-21 (15 km), The Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul (21 km) and Natural Sciences Museum, „Vivariu” Bacău (21 km).

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Cleja, Romania
Cleja, Bacău district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cleja at a glance

Location
Bacău district, Romania
Population
about 6,816
Coordinates
46.4167° N, 26.9000° E
Places within 50 km
132 (9 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 Cleja

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cleja: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Cleja

93 churches within 100 km of Cleja. The closest is Biserica Ortodoxă Gioseni (9 km); the best-known is The Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cleja

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cleja. The closest is Școala GImnazială Cleja (2 km); the best-known is MiG-21 (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cleja

15 museums within 100 km of Cleja. The closest is "Ion Borcea" Natural Sciences Museum Complex (20 km); the best-known is Natural Sciences Museum, „Vivariu” Bacău (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cleja

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cleja. The closest is Perchiu (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Cleja

4 parks within 100 km of Cleja. The closest is Parcul Cancicov (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Cleja

3 buddhist sites within 100 km of Cleja. The closest is Cucova Monastery (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cleja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cleja
  2. 1 km Cineritele de la Somușca · nature spot, Bacău
  3. 16 km MiG-21 · heritage site, Bacău
  4. 5 km The Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul · church, Bacău
  5. 1 km Natural Sciences Museum, „Vivariu” Bacău · museum, Bacău
  6. 1 km Chuch of the Lord's Ascension · church, Bacău
  7. 21 km Back to Cleja

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How to reach Cleja

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cleja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6993Biserica Ortodoxă Gioseni (9 km)
    Forts & heritage4057Școala GImnazială Cleja (2 km)
    Museums815"Ion Borcea" Natural Sciences Museum Complex (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Perchiu (25 km)
    Parks44Parcul Cancicov (20 km)
    Other attractions34Vasile Alecsandri (20 km)
    Buddhist sites13Cucova Monastery (26 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascada Berea (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Cineritele de la Somușca (1 km)
    Caves12Strada Frunzei (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Berești Lake (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Recreation Island (20 km)

    Cleja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cleja?

    MiG-21 (heritage site, about 15 km), The Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul (church, about 21 km), Natural Sciences Museum, „Vivariu” Bacău (museum, about 21 km), Chuch of the Lord's Ascension (church, about 21 km), Cineritele de la Somușca (nature spot, about 1 km), Școala GImnazială Cleja (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Cleja?

    Biserica Ortodoxă Gioseni, about 9 km by road; Biserica de lemn "Sfinții Voievozi” (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cleja?

    Școala GImnazială Cleja, about 2 km by road; Petrás Ince János (1813-1886) (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cleja?

    "Ion Borcea" Natural Sciences Museum Complex, about 20 km by road; "V. Anestin" Astronomical Observatory (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cleja?

    Start in Cleja, visit Cineritele de la Somușca, then MiG-21, then The Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul, then Natural Sciences Museum, „Vivariu” Bacău, then Chuch of the Lord's Ascension, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cleja?

    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 Cleja

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