Buzău district, Romania

Places to visit near Lopătari

Lopătari is a town in Buzău district, Romania, home to about 4,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 36 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains (17 km), Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection (25 km) and Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (35 km).

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

Lopătari at a glance

Location
Buzău district, Romania
Population
about 4,385
Coordinates
45.4833° N, 26.5833° E
Places within 50 km
90 (7 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 Lopătari

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Churches near Lopătari

80 churches within 100 km of Lopătari. The closest is Biserica de lemn „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lopătari

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lopătari. The closest is Conacul D. D. Maican (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lopătari

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lopătari. The closest is Marele Amfiteatru (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Lopătari

14 museums within 100 km of Lopătari. The closest is Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lopătari

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Lopătari. The closest is Secuiu (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lopătari

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lopătari. The closest is Platoul Salin Meledic (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lopătari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lopătari
  2. 3 km Marele Amfiteatru · viewpoint, Buzău
  3. 1 km Platoul Salin Meledic · nature spot, Buzău
  4. 1 km Peștera Mare · cave, Buzău
  5. 25 km Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Buzău
  6. 25 km Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains · cave, Buzău
  7. 17 km Back to Lopătari

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How to reach Lopătari

    All places near Lopătari by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lopătari by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3680Biserica de lemn „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1558Conacul D. D. Maican (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1025Marele Amfiteatru (3 km)
    Museums414Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection (25 km)
    Waterfalls511Secuiu (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Platoul Salin Meledic (3 km)
    Caves89Peștera Mare (3 km)
    Other attractions38Bucătăria (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lacul Siriu (35 km)
    Treks11Ivanetu Access (9 km)
    Parks01Parcul Crâng (51 km)

    Lopătari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lopătari?

    Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains (cave, about 17 km), Peștera Mare (cave, about 3 km), Marele Amfiteatru (viewpoint, about 3 km), Platoul Salin Meledic (nature spot, about 3 km), Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 25 km), Piatra Albă de la Grunj (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Lopătari?

    Biserica de lemn „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”, about 9 km by road; Biserica de lemn „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lopătari?

    Conacul D. D. Maican, about 14 km by road; Monumentul Eroilor (1916 - 1918) (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lopătari?

    Marele Amfiteatru, about 3 km by road; Piatra Albă de la Grunj (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lopătari?

    Start in Lopătari, visit Marele Amfiteatru, then Platoul Salin Meledic, then Peștera Mare, then Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection, then Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lopătari?

    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 Lopătari

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