Covasna district, Romania

Places to visit near Lunga

Lunga is a town in Covasna district, Romania, home to about 1,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 26 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are Biserica Fortificată (8 km), Biserica Sfinții Simon și Iuda (10 km) and Biserica Reformată Fortificată (20 km).

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Lunga at a glance

Location
Covasna district, Romania
Population
about 1,608
Coordinates
46.0182° N, 26.2121° E
Places within 50 km
98 (18 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 Lunga

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Churches near Lunga

86 churches within 100 km of Lunga. The closest is Biserica Franciscană (7 km); the best-known is Biserica Fortificată (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lunga

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lunga. The closest is Casa Memorială Gabor Janos (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lunga

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lunga. The closest is Pasul Oituz – Vârful Șandrul Mare (red stripe) (16 km); the best-known is Ciomadul (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Lunga

12 museums within 100 km of Lunga. The closest is Csango Ethnographic Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lunga

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lunga. The closest is Kicsi Romlásmező Peat Bog in Plăieșii de Jos (25 km); the best-known is Putna-Vrancea Natural Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Lunga

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Lunga. The closest is Cascada Valea Zânelor (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Lunga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lunga
  2. 6 km Casa Memorială Gabor Janos · monument, Covasna
  3. 22 km Biserica Reformată Fortificată · church, Covasna
  4. 22 km Cetatea Bálványos · heritage site, Covasna
  5. 19 km Biserica Fortificată · church, Covasna
  6. 9 km Biserica Sfinții Simon și Iuda · church, Covasna
  7. 10 km Back to Lunga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lunga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2686Biserica Franciscană (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2351Casa Memorială Gabor Janos (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1734Pasul Oituz – Vârful Șandrul Mare (red stripe) (16 km)
    Museums712Csango Ethnographic Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Kicsi Romlásmező Peat Bog in Plăieșii de Jos (25 km)
    Waterfalls57Cascada Valea Zânelor (25 km)
    Caves56Peștera Kolik (13 km)
    Other attractions46Angustia (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lacul Pădureni (32 km)
    Parks13Parcul Elisabeta (46 km)
    Buddhist sites12Soveja Monastery (47 km)
    Treks02Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (90 km)

    Lunga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lunga?

    Biserica Fortificată (church, about 8 km), Biserica Sfinții Simon și Iuda (church, about 10 km), Biserica Reformată Fortificată (church, about 20 km), Casa Memorială Gabor Janos (monument, about 6 km), Cetatea Bálványos (heritage site, about 27 km), Biserica Franciscană (church, about 7 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 26 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Lunga?

    Biserica Franciscană, about 7 km by road; Biserica Fortificată (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lunga?

    Casa Memorială Gabor Janos, about 6 km by road; Mansion Apor (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lunga?

    Pasul Oituz – Vârful Șandrul Mare (red stripe), about 16 km by road; Pasul Mușat - Poiana Hărtan (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lunga?

    Start in Lunga, visit Casa Memorială Gabor Janos, then Biserica Reformată Fortificată, then Cetatea Bálványos, then Biserica Fortificată, then Biserica Sfinții Simon și Iuda, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lunga?

    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 Lunga

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