Ilfov district, Romania

Places to visit near Cornetu

Cornetu is a town in Ilfov district, Romania, home to about 5,063 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 77 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 15 museums and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fostul Conac Oteteleșanu (9 km), Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” (14 km) and Parcul Drumul Taberei (14 km).

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Cornetu, Romania
Cornetu, Ilfov district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cornetu at a glance

Location
Ilfov district, Romania
Population
about 5,063
Coordinates
44.3417° N, 25.9408° E
Places within 50 km
158 (87 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 Cornetu

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Forts & heritage near Cornetu

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cornetu. The closest is IAR.316B Alouette III (3 km); the best-known is Fostul Conac Oteteleșanu (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cornetu

46 churches within 100 km of Cornetu. The closest is Biserica „Sfinții Ioachim și Ana” (5 km); the best-known is Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cornetu

23 museums within 100 km of Cornetu. The closest is Cotroceni National Museum (18 km); the best-known is National Museum of Contemporary Art (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cornetu

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cornetu. The closest is Lacul Morii (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Cornetu

6 parks within 100 km of Cornetu. The closest is Parcul Drumul Taberei (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Cornetu

2 buddhist sites within 100 km of Cornetu. The closest is Ciorogârla-Samurcășești Monastery (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cornetu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cornetu
  2. 9 km Fostul Conac Oteteleșanu · heritage site, Ilfov
  3. 5 km Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” · church, Ilfov
  4. 3 km Fortul Nr. 13 Jilava · heritage site, Ilfov
  5. 14 km Capela Elisabeta Doamna · church, Bucharest
  6. 3 km Parcul Drumul Taberei · park, Bucharest
  7. 14 km Back to Cornetu

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How to reach Cornetu

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    Within 15 km of Cornetu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cornetu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7782IAR.316B Alouette III (3 km)
    Churches3346Biserica „Sfinții Ioachim și Ana” (5 km)
    Museums1523Cotroceni National Museum (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1113Lacul Morii (18 km)
    Other attractions1212Monumentul Eroilor Patriei (18 km)
    Parks66Parcul Drumul Taberei (14 km)
    Buddhist sites12Ciorogârla-Samurcășești Monastery (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Dealul Mitropoliei (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Zona de Protecţie Sanitară (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall on Stairs (19 km)

    Cornetu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cornetu?

    Fostul Conac Oteteleșanu (heritage site, about 9 km), Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” (church, about 14 km), Parcul Drumul Taberei (park, about 14 km), Fortul Nr. 13 Jilava (heritage site, about 17 km), Capela Elisabeta Doamna (church, about 17 km), Ana Davila (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 15 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cornetu?

    IAR.316B Alouette III, about 3 km by road; Monumentul Eroilor (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cornetu?

    Biserica „Sfinții Ioachim și Ana”, about 5 km by road; Biserica „Izvorul Tămăduirii” (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cornetu?

    Cotroceni National Museum, about 18 km by road; "Dimitrie and Aurelia Ghiata" Memorial Museum (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cornetu?

    Start in Cornetu, visit Fostul Conac Oteteleșanu, then Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena”, then Fortul Nr. 13 Jilava, then Capela Elisabeta Doamna, then Parcul Drumul Taberei, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cornetu?

    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 Cornetu

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