Buzău district, Romania

Places to visit near Jitia

Jitia is a town in Buzău district, Romania, home to about 1,717 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 57 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains (35 km), Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection (39 km) and Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (43 km).

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Jitia, Romania
Jitia, Buzău district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jitia at a glance

Location
Buzău district, Romania
Population
about 1,717
Coordinates
45.5833° N, 26.7167° E
Places within 50 km
124 (5 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 Jitia

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Churches near Jitia

83 churches within 100 km of Jitia. The closest is Biserica de lemn „Nașterea Maicii Domnului” (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jitia

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jitia. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor (1916 - 1918) (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jitia

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jitia. The closest is Piatra Albă de la Grunj (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Jitia

13 museums within 100 km of Jitia. The closest is "Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial Museum (37 km); the best-known is Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jitia

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jitia. The closest is Poiana Muntioru (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Jitia

8 caves within 100 km of Jitia. The closest is Peștera 9S (15 km); the best-known is Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jitia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jitia
  2. 2 km Mănăstirea Poiana Mărului · church, Buzău
  3. 1 km Biserica de lemn „Nașterea Maicii Domnului” · church, Buzău
  4. 3 km Monumentul Eroilor (1916 - 1918) · heritage site, Vrancea
  5. 11 km Poiana Muntioru · nature spot, Vrancea
  6. 4 km Cascada Muntioru · waterfall, Vrancea
  7. 6 km Back to Jitia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jitia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5783Biserica de lemn „Nașterea Maicii Domnului” (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3047Monumentul Eroilor (1916 - 1918) (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints613Piatra Albă de la Grunj (15 km)
    Museums613"Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial Museum (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Poiana Muntioru (10 km)
    Caves88Peștera 9S (15 km)
    Waterfalls77Cascada Muntioru (6 km)
    Other attractions24Arbănași Mud Volcanoes (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lacul Siriu (49 km)
    Treks11Ivanetu Access (25 km)

    Jitia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jitia?

    Biserica de lemn „Nașterea Maicii Domnului” (church, about 2 km), Mănăstirea Poiana Mărului (church, about 2 km), Monumentul Eroilor (1916 - 1918) (heritage site, about 3 km), Cascada Muntioru (waterfall, about 6 km), Poiana Muntioru (nature spot, about 10 km), Biserica de lemn „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (church, about 11 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Jitia?

    Biserica de lemn „Nașterea Maicii Domnului”, about 2 km by road; Mănăstirea Poiana Mărului (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jitia?

    Monumentul Eroilor (1916 - 1918), about 3 km by road; Monumentul Eroilor (1877 - 1878) (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jitia?

    Piatra Albă de la Grunj, about 15 km by road; Marele Amfiteatru (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jitia?

    Start in Jitia, visit Mănăstirea Poiana Mărului, then Biserica de lemn „Nașterea Maicii Domnului”, then Monumentul Eroilor (1916 - 1918), then Poiana Muntioru, then Cascada Muntioru, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jitia?

    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 Jitia

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