Galați district, Romania

Places to visit near Lieşti

Lieşti is a town in Galați district, Romania, home to about 10,956 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 6 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe” (15 km), Catedrala „Sfântul Gheorghe" (33 km) and "Teodor Cincu" History Museum (34 km).

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Lieşti, Romania
Lieşti, Galați district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lieşti at a glance

Location
Galați district, Romania
Population
about 10,956
Coordinates
45.6167° N, 27.5167° E
Places within 50 km
85 (8 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 Lieşti

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

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lieşti. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor (1877 - 1878) (15 km); the best-known is IAR-330 (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lieşti

70 churches within 100 km of Lieşti. The closest is Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" (9 km); the best-known is Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe” (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lieşti

18 museums within 100 km of Lieşti. The closest is "Costache Negri" Memorial House (23 km); the best-known is "Teodor Cincu" History Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lieşti

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lieşti. The closest is Balta Albă (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lieşti

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lieşti. The closest is Belvedere Spre Lacul Beleu (63 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lieşti

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lieşti. The closest is Lacul Cătușa (54 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lieşti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lieşti
  2. 9 km Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" · church, Galați
  3. 15 km Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe” · church, Galați
  4. 30 km Catedrala „Sfântul Gheorghe" · church, Galați
  5. 1 km "Teodor Cincu" History Museum · museum, Galați
  6. 31 km Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi” - Stamatinești · church, Vrancea
  7. 34 km Back to Lieşti

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How to reach Lieşti

    All places near Lieşti by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lieşti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3896Monumentul Eroilor (1877 - 1878) (15 km)
    Churches3670Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" (9 km)
    Museums618"Costache Negri" Memorial House (23 km)
    Other attractions110Statuia Victoriei (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Balta Albă (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Belvedere Spre Lacul Beleu (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lacul Cătușa (54 km)
    Parks03Grădina Botanică Galați (57 km)
    Buddhist sites22Măxineni Monastery (33 km)
    Waterfalls11Водопад Полска Скакавица (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Geamia Mestan Aga (79 km)

    Lieşti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lieşti?

    Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe” (church, about 15 km), Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului" (church, about 9 km), Catedrala „Sfântul Gheorghe" (church, about 33 km), "Teodor Cincu" History Museum (museum, about 34 km), Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi” - Stamatinești (church, about 34 km), IAR-330 (heritage site, about 34 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 6 museums, 1 attraction, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lieşti?

    Monumentul Eroilor (1877 - 1878), about 15 km by road; Conacul Tache Anastasiu (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lieşti?

    Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului", about 9 km by road; Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe” (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lieşti?

    "Costache Negri" Memorial House, about 23 km by road; Museum of Vrancea. "Crangul Petresti" Folk Architecture and Techniques Department (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lieşti?

    Start in Lieşti, visit Biserica „Înălțarea Domnului", then Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe”, then Catedrala „Sfântul Gheorghe", then "Teodor Cincu" History Museum, then Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi” - Stamatinești, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lieşti?

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

    Towns near Lieşti

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