Teleorman district, Romania

Places to visit near Islaz

Islaz is a town in Teleorman district, Romania, home to about 6,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 0 caves, 12 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (1 km), Biserica Sf Vineri (11 km) and Св.Петър и Павел (13 km).

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Islaz, Romania
Islaz, Teleorman district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Islaz at a glance

Location
Teleorman district, Romania
Population
about 6,029
Coordinates
43.7201° N, 24.7644° E
Places within 50 km
43 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Islaz

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Forts & heritage near Islaz

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Islaz. The closest is Asamus Fortress (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Islaz

37 caves within 100 km of Islaz. The closest is Choveshkata Cave (56 km); the best-known is Devetashka Cave (69 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Islaz

20 churches within 100 km of Islaz. The closest is Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Islaz

15 museums within 100 km of Islaz. The closest is Никополска крепост (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Islaz

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Islaz. The closest is Persina Nature Park (32 km); the best-known is Pleven Zoo (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Islaz

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Islaz. The closest is Cascada Coșcan (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Islaz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Islaz
  2. 1 km Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz · church, Teleorman
  3. 11 km Biserica Sf Vineri · church, Teleorman
  4. 7 km Св.Петър и Павел · church, Pleven
  5. 5 km Asamus Fortress · heritage site, Pleven
  6. 39 km Oescus · heritage site, Pleven
  7. 30 km Back to Islaz

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How to reach Islaz

    All places near Islaz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Islaz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1039Asamus Fortress (9 km)
    Caves037Choveshkata Cave (56 km)
    Churches1220Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (1 km)
    Museums715Никополска крепост (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Persina Nature Park (32 km)
    Other attractions39Чешмата на Елия (13 km)
    Waterfalls17Cascada Coșcan (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Barajul Izbiceni (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Средняк (17 km)
    Parks03Lavrov Park (65 km)
    Buddhist sites12Plăviceni Monastery (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Jiu Valley (96 km)

    Islaz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Islaz?

    Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (church, about 1 km), Biserica Sf Vineri (church, about 11 km), Св.Петър и Павел (church, about 13 km), Asamus Fortress (heritage site, about 9 km), Oescus (heritage site, about 30 km), Римска крепост "Утус" (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Islaz?

    Asamus Fortress, about 9 km by road; Римска крепост "Утус" (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Islaz?

    Choveshkata Cave, about 56 km by road; Devetashka Cave (69 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Islaz?

    Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz, about 1 km by road; Biserica Sf Vineri (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Islaz?

    Start in Islaz, visit Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz, then Biserica Sf Vineri, then Св.Петър и Павел, then Asamus Fortress, then Oescus, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Islaz?

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

    Towns near Islaz

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