Brașov district, Romania

Places to visit near Codlea

Codlea is a town in Brașov district, Romania, home to about 24,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 29 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are The Fortified Church of Codlea (1 km), Biserica Sfânta Treime (8 km) and Castra Cumidava (11 km).

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Codlea, Romania
Codlea, Brașov district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Codlea at a glance

Location
Brașov district, Romania
Population
about 24,188
Coordinates
45.7000° N, 25.4500° E
Places within 50 km
146 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Codlea

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Codlea: 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 Codlea

65 churches within 100 km of Codlea. The closest is The Fortified Church of Codlea (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Codlea

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Codlea. The closest is Măgura Codlei (5 km); the best-known is Tâmpa (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Codlea

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Codlea. The closest is Castra Cumidava (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Codlea

15 museums within 100 km of Codlea. The closest is "The First Romanian School" Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Codlea

13 caves within 100 km of Codlea. The closest is Gang Cave (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Codlea

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Codlea. The closest is The Little Waterfall (25 km); the best-known is Busteni Cascada Urlatoarea (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Codlea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Codlea
  2. 1 km The Fortified Church of Codlea · church, Brașov
  3. 11 km Castra Cumidava · heritage site, Brașov
  4. 9 km Biserica Sfânta Treime · church, Brașov
  5. 7 km Biserica Bartolomeu · church, Brașov
  6. 1 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Brașov
  7. 15 km Back to Codlea

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How to reach Codlea

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    Within 15 km of Codlea

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Codlea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2965The Fortified Church of Codlea (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3264Măgura Codlei (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3143Castra Cumidava (11 km)
    Museums1115"The First Romanian School" Museum (16 km)
    Caves1213Gang Cave (10 km)
    Waterfalls811The Little Waterfall (25 km)
    Other attractions69Cetățuia de Pe Strajă (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Barajul Bolboci (50 km)
    Treks77Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Zărnești LiBEARty Bear Sanctuary (16 km)
    Buddhist sites23Adămești Monastery (22 km)

    Codlea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Codlea?

    The Fortified Church of Codlea (church, about 1 km), Biserica Sfânta Treime (church, about 8 km), Castra Cumidava (heritage site, about 11 km), Biserica Bartolomeu (church, about 13 km), IAR-93 (heritage site, about 15 km), "Dormition of the Mother of God" Church (Brașovechi) (church, about 15 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Codlea?

    The Fortified Church of Codlea, about 1 km by road; The Fortified Saxon Church of Ghimbav (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Codlea?

    Măgura Codlei, about 5 km by road; Colții Corbului Mare (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Codlea?

    Castra Cumidava, about 11 km by road; IAR-93 (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Codlea?

    Start in Codlea, visit The Fortified Church of Codlea, then Castra Cumidava, then Biserica Sfânta Treime, then Biserica Bartolomeu, then IAR-93, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Codlea?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Codlea

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