Ialomița district, Romania

Places to visit near Cocora

Cocora is a town in Ialomița district, Romania, home to about 3,726 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 museums. The must-see places are Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae” (24 km), Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” (38 km) and Ialomița County Museum (39 km).

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Cocora, Romania
Cocora, Ialomița district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cocora at a glance

Location
Ialomița district, Romania
Population
about 3,726
Coordinates
44.7333° N, 27.0500° E
Places within 50 km
53 (4 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 Cocora

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Forts & heritage near Cocora

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cocora. The closest is Cruce de Piatră (24 km); the best-known is Eroul Necunoscut (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cocora

45 churches within 100 km of Cocora. The closest is Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" (14 km); the best-known is Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae” (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cocora

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cocora. The closest is Lacul Amara (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Cocora

4 museums within 100 km of Cocora. The closest is Ialomița County Museum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cocora

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cocora. The closest is Grădiștea - Căldărușani - Dridu (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cocora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cocora
  2. 14 km Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" · church, Ialomița
  3. 23 km Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae" · church, Ialomița
  4. 12 km Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae” · church, Ialomița
  5. 25 km Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” · church, Ialomița
  6. 1 km Ialomița County Museum · museum, Ialomița
  7. 39 km Back to Cocora

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How to reach Cocora

    All places near Cocora by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cocora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2858Cruce de Piatră (24 km)
    Churches2045Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Lacul Amara (33 km)
    Other attractions16Colac de Puț (38 km)
    Museums14Ialomița County Museum (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Grădiștea - Căldărușani - Dridu (56 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mănăstirea „Sfinții Voievozi Mihail și Gavril" (40 km)
    Caves11Pestera Bolii (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Prahova Valley (57 km)
    Parks01Parcul Crâng (62 km)

    Cocora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cocora?

    Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae” (church, about 24 km), Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" (church, about 14 km), Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae" (church, about 16 km), Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae” (church, about 38 km), Ialomița County Museum (museum, about 39 km), Eroul Necunoscut (heritage site, about 39 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 1 lake, 1 attraction, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cocora?

    Cruce de Piatră, about 24 km by road; Situl Arheologic de la Piscu Crăsani (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cocora?

    Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului", about 14 km by road; Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae" (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cocora?

    Lacul Amara, about 33 km by road; Dridu Reservoir (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cocora?

    Start in Cocora, visit Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului", then Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae", then Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae”, then Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Nicolae”, then Ialomița County Museum, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cocora?

    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 Cocora

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