Békés district, Békés, Hungary

Places to visit near Gyula

Gyula is a town in Békés district, Békés, Hungary, home to about 32,269 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 99 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 11 churches and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gyulai Vár (1 km), Wenckheim-kastély (12 km) and Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum (18 km).

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Gyula, Békés
Gyula, Békés district, Békés, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gyula at a glance

Location
Békés district, Békés, Hungary
Population
about 32,269
Coordinates
46.6500° N, 21.2833° E
Places within 50 km
163 (6 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Gyula

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

142 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gyula. The closest is Honvédtiszti Emlékmű (1 km); the best-known is Wenckheim-kastély (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gyula

38 museums within 100 km of Gyula. The closest is Gyulai Vár (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Gyula

26 churches within 100 km of Gyula. The closest is Szent Miklós Román Ortodox Székesegyház (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gyula

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gyula. The closest is Pikó-rét (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gyula

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gyula. The closest is Körös-Maros Nemzeti Park, Kígyósi-puszta (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gyula

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gyula. The closest is Bányató (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Gyula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gyula
  2. 1 km Gyulai Vár · museum, Békés
  3. 1 km Honvédtiszti Emlékmű · heritage site, Békés
  4. 18 km Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum · museum, Békés
  5. 1 km Szlovák Tájház · museum, Békés
  6. 9 km Wenckheim-kastély · heritage site, Békés
  7. 12 km Back to Gyula

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How to reach Gyula

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    Within 15 km of Gyula

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gyula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage99142Honvédtiszti Emlékmű (1 km)
    Museums2238Gyulai Vár (1 km)
    Churches1126Szent Miklós Román Ortodox Székesegyház (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1820Pikó-rét (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Körös-Maros Nemzeti Park, Kígyósi-puszta (16 km)
    Other attractions37Békéscsabai Zsinagóga (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Bányató (46 km)
    Parks22Árpád Gyógy-és Strandfürdő (18 km)
    Buddhist sites12Vésztő (41 km)
    Beaches & coast11Szanazugi Strand (Doboz) (7 km)
    Treks11Z (Békéscsaba, Jamina – Kereki – Szabadkígyós) (19 km)

    Gyula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gyula?

    Gyulai Vár (museum, about 1 km), Wenckheim-kastély (heritage site, about 12 km), Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum (museum, about 18 km), Szlovák Tájház (museum, about 19 km), Honvédtiszti Emlékmű (heritage site, about 1 km), Rondella (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 99 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 11 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gyula?

    Honvédtiszti Emlékmű, about 1 km by road; Rondella (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gyula?

    Gyulai Vár, about 1 km by road; Ladics-ház (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gyula?

    Szent Miklós Román Ortodox Székesegyház, about 1 km by road; Szent József-templom (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gyula?

    Start in Gyula, visit Gyulai Vár, then Honvédtiszti Emlékmű, then Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum, then Szlovák Tájház, then Wenckheim-kastély, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gyula?

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

    Towns near Gyula

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