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Cluj-Napoca

Cluj-Napoca is a city in Cluj district, Romania of about 316,748 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit: 122 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Tailors' Bastion, Statue of Saint George and Transfiguration Greek-Catholic Cathedral.

46.7667° N, 23.6000° EPop. 316,748

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Within 30 km160 places
Within 50 km165
Must-see72
Notable139
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cluj-Napoca

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

112 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 Cluj-Napoca
  2. Biserica Maica Domnuluichurch · 30 min
  3. Cetatea Liteniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cheile Baciuluinature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Calvaria Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Castelul Bánffy în Răscruciheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cluj-Napoca
Today’s loopCluj-NapocaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cluj-Napoca?

Tailors' Bastion (heritage site, about 1 km), Transfiguration Greek-Catholic Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Sfânta Maria Protectoare (heritage site, about 1 km), Palatul Bánffy (heritage site, about 1 km), Unitarian Church (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cluj-Napoca?

165 places on Spotwander: 122 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 6 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Cluj-Napoca?

Casa Kolumbán, about 1 km by road; Casa Somogyi (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cluj-Napoca?

Biserica Reformată de Pe Ulița Lupilor, about 1 km by road; Transfiguration Greek-Catholic Cathedral (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cluj-Napoca?

Start in Cluj-Napoca, visit Biserica Maica Domnului, then Cetatea Liteni, then Cheile Baciului, then Calvaria Church, then Castelul Bánffy în Răscruci, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.