Arad district, Romania

Places to visit near Conop

Conop is a town in Arad district, Romania, home to about 2,296 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 caves and 3 museums. The must-see places are Șoimoș Fortress (15 km), Șoimoș (15 km) and Mănăstirea Franciscană "Maria Radna" (19 km).

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Conop, Romania
Conop, Arad district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Conop at a glance

Location
Arad district, Romania
Population
about 2,296
Coordinates
46.1019° N, 21.8797° E
Places within 50 km
36 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Conop

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Conop: 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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Forts & heritage near Conop

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Conop. The closest is Șoimoș Fortress (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Conop

44 churches within 100 km of Conop. The closest is Șoimoș (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Conop

25 caves within 100 km of Conop. The closest is P Nr 2 de la Bogda (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Conop

17 museums within 100 km of Conop. The closest is Lipova City Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Conop

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Conop. The closest is Rădmănești Fossil Site (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Conop

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Conop. The closest is Surduc Lake (54 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Conop

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Conop
  2. 5 km Conop - Valea Conopului - Creasta Principală A Munților Zarand - Sălașele Nadășului · viewpoint, Arad
  3. 33 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Arad
  4. 1 km MiG-21 · heritage site, Arad
  5. 24 km Șoimoș · church, Arad
  6. 1 km Șoimoș Fortress · heritage site, Arad
  7. 15 km Back to Conop

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How to reach Conop

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Conop by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1473Șoimoș Fortress (15 km)
    Churches944Șoimoș (15 km)
    Caves225P Nr 2 de la Bogda (31 km)
    Other attractions520Mănăstirea Franciscană "Maria Radna" (19 km)
    Museums317Lipova City Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Rădmănești Fossil Site (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Surduc Lake (54 km)
    Waterfalls07Cornet Waterfall (73 km)
    Parks05Piața Avram Iancu (55 km)
    Buddhist sites04Mănăstirea Gai (61 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Conop - Valea Conopului - Creasta Principală A Munților Zarand - Sălașele Nadășului (5 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E7 - Part Romania (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Moscheea Din Timișoara (81 km)

    Conop: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Conop?

    Șoimoș Fortress (heritage site, about 15 km), Șoimoș (church, about 15 km), Mănăstirea Franciscană "Maria Radna" (attraction, about 19 km), Conop - Valea Conopului - Creasta Principală A Munților Zarand - Sălașele Nadășului (viewpoint, about 5 km), IAR-93 (heritage site, about 35 km), MiG-21 (heritage site, about 35 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 caves, 5 other attractions, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Conop?

    Șoimoș Fortress, about 15 km by road; Bazarul Turcesc „Sub dughene” (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Conop?

    Șoimoș, about 15 km by road; Sanctuarul Marian "Maica Harurilor" Maria Radna (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Conop?

    P Nr 2 de la Bogda, about 31 km by road; P nr1 de la Bogda (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Conop?

    Start in Conop, visit Conop - Valea Conopului - Creasta Principală A Munților Zarand - Sălașele Nadășului, then IAR-93, then MiG-21, then Șoimoș, then Șoimoș Fortress, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Conop?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Conop

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