Teleorman district, Romania

Places to visit near Lunca

Lunca is a town in Teleorman district, Romania, home to about 6,485 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 0 caves, 9 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Biserica Sf Vineri (15 km), Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (16 km) and Св.Петър и Павел (22 km).

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

Lunca at a glance

Location
Teleorman district, Romania
Population
about 6,485
Coordinates
43.8333° N, 24.7667° E
Places within 50 km
39 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Lunca

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

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lunca. The closest is Monumentul Independenței (16 km); the best-known is Oescus (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Lunca

27 caves within 100 km of Lunca. The closest is Choveshkata Cave (71 km); the best-known is Devetashka Cave (84 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Lunca

23 churches within 100 km of Lunca. The closest is Biserica Sf Vineri (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lunca

17 museums within 100 km of Lunca. The closest is "Zaharia Stancu" Memorial House (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lunca

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lunca. The closest is Rezervația Naturală Pădurea Troianu (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lunca

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lunca. The closest is Barajul Izbiceni (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lunca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lunca
  2. 15 km Biserica Sf Vineri · church, Teleorman
  3. 7 km Св.Петър и Павел · church, Pleven
  4. 13 km Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz · church, Teleorman
  5. 30 km Oescus · heritage site, Pleven
  6. 27 km Barajul Izbiceni · lake, Olt
  7. 8 km Back to Lunca

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From travellers near Lunca

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How to reach Lunca

    All places near Lunca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lunca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1141Monumentul Independenței (16 km)
    Caves027Choveshkata Cave (71 km)
    Churches923Biserica Sf Vineri (15 km)
    Museums617"Zaharia Stancu" Memorial House (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Rezervația Naturală Pădurea Troianu (36 km)
    Other attractions410Чешмата на Елия (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Barajul Izbiceni (8 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascada Coșcan (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Средняк (23 km)
    Parks04Lavrov Park (78 km)
    Buddhist sites12Plăviceni Monastery (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Jiu Valley (96 km)

    Lunca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lunca?

    Biserica Sf Vineri (church, about 15 km), Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (church, about 16 km), Св.Петър и Павел (church, about 22 km), Barajul Izbiceni (lake, about 8 km), Oescus (heritage site, about 35 km), Monumentul Independenței (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lunca?

    Monumentul Independenței, about 16 km by road; Asamus Fortress (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Lunca?

    Choveshkata Cave, about 71 km by road; Devetashka Cave (84 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lunca?

    Biserica Sf Vineri, about 15 km by road; Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lunca?

    Start in Lunca, visit Biserica Sf Vineri, then Св.Петър и Павел, then Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz, then Oescus, then Barajul Izbiceni, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lunca?

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

    Towns near Lunca

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