Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Deja

Deja is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 1,252 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 4 museums and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castrul Roman Porolissum (25 km), Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău (27 km) and Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós (27 km).

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Deja at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 1,252
Coordinates
47.3554° N, 23.1830° E
Places within 50 km
63 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Deja

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Forts & heritage near Deja

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Deja. The closest is Castelul Béldy Din Jibou (11 km); the best-known is Castrul Roman Porolissum (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Deja

65 churches within 100 km of Deja. The closest is Biserica Someș-Uileac (15 km); the best-known is Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Deja

25 museums within 100 km of Deja. The closest is Jibou Botanical Garden (14 km); the best-known is History and Art County Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Deja

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Deja. The closest is Calcarele de Rona (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Deja

14 caves within 100 km of Deja. The closest is Cuciulat Cave (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Deja

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Deja. The closest is Cascada Pișătoarea (50 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Deja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Deja
  2. 25 km Castrul Roman Porolissum · heritage site, Sălaj
  3. 9 km Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău · church, Sălaj
  4. 1 km Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós · heritage site, Sălaj
  5. 1 km History and Art County Museum · museum, Sălaj
  6. 29 km The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei · church, Sălaj
  7. 29 km Back to Deja

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How to reach Deja

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Deja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2471Castelul Béldy Din Jibou (11 km)
    Churches1665Biserica Someș-Uileac (15 km)
    Museums425Jibou Botanical Garden (14 km)
    Other attractions621Conacul Deigenfield (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Calcarele de Rona (16 km)
    Caves314Cuciulat Cave (22 km)
    Waterfalls19Cascada Pișătoarea (50 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Béltek-völgy (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Vârșolț Lake (35 km)
    Treks03Baia Mare - Pleștioare (59 km)
    Buddhist sites11Voivodeni Monastery (48 km)
    Parks01Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (90 km)

    Deja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Deja?

    Castrul Roman Porolissum (heritage site, about 25 km), Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău (church, about 27 km), Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós (heritage site, about 27 km), History and Art County Museum (museum, about 27 km), The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei (church, about 29 km), Castelul Béldy Din Jibou (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 4 museums, 6 other attractions, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Deja?

    Castelul Béldy Din Jibou, about 11 km by road; Ansamblul Castelului Wesselényi Din Jibou (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Deja?

    Biserica Someș-Uileac, about 15 km by road; Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Deja?

    Jibou Botanical Garden, about 14 km by road; History and Art County Museum (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Deja?

    Start in Deja, visit Castrul Roman Porolissum, then Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău, then Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós, then History and Art County Museum, then The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Deja?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

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