Brăila district, Romania

Places to visit near Gemenele

Gemenele is a town in Brăila district, Romania, home to about 1,899 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are MiG-15 (25 km), Balta Amara (32 km) and MiG-21 (33 km).

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Gemenele, Romania
Gemenele, Brăila district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gemenele at a glance

Location
Brăila district, Romania
Population
about 1,899
Coordinates
45.2833° N, 27.6167° E
Places within 50 km
69 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Gemenele

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gemenele: 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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Things to see near Gemenele, by type

Forts & heritage near Gemenele

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gemenele. The closest is Orezeanu Manor (17 km); the best-known is MiG-15 (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gemenele

49 churches within 100 km of Gemenele. The closest is Biserica "Bethania" (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gemenele

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gemenele. The closest is Asman's Valley (53 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Gemenele

16 museums within 100 km of Gemenele. The closest is Casa Memorială „Ana Aslan” (35 km); the best-known is Museum of Brăila (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gemenele

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gemenele. The closest is Balta Albă (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gemenele

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gemenele. The closest is Balta Amara (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Gemenele

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 143 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gemenele
  2. 32 km Balta Amara · lake, Buzău
  3. 22 km MiG-15 · heritage site, Brăila
  4. 55 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Brăila
  5. 1 km MiG-21 · heritage site, Brăila
  6. 30 km Biserica "Bethania" · church, Brăila
  7. 3 km Back to Gemenele

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From travellers near Gemenele

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gemenele by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3286Orezeanu Manor (17 km)
    Churches1149Biserica "Bethania" (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints026Asman's Valley (53 km)
    Museums816Casa Memorială „Ana Aslan” (35 km)
    Other attractions99Grupul statuar „Traian” (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Balta Albă (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Balta Amara (32 km)
    Caves04Galerie de Prospecțiune (56 km)
    Parks33Grădina Botanică Galați (45 km)
    Buddhist sites22Mânăstirea Măxineni (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Geamia Mestan Aga (50 km)

    Gemenele: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gemenele?

    Biserica "Bethania" (church, about 3 km), MiG-15 (heritage site, about 25 km), Balta Amara (lake, about 32 km), MiG-21 (heritage site, about 33 km), IAR-93 (heritage site, about 33 km), Biserica „Inima Neprihănită a Sfintei Fecioare Maria" (church, about 13 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 8 museums, 9 other attractions, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gemenele?

    Orezeanu Manor, about 17 km by road; Monumentul Eroilor (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gemenele?

    Biserica "Bethania", about 3 km by road; Biserica „Inima Neprihănită a Sfintei Fecioare Maria" (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gemenele?

    Asman's Valley, about 53 km by road; Valea Căprăria (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gemenele?

    Start in Gemenele, visit Balta Amara, then MiG-15, then IAR-93, then MiG-21, then Biserica "Bethania", and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gemenele?

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

    Towns near Gemenele

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