Prahova district, Romania

Places to visit near Magula

Magula is a town in Prahova district, Romania, home to about 2,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 10 museums and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (25 km), Biserica Maica Precista (27 km) and Monumentul Vânătorilor Din Războiul de Independență (27 km).

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Magula at a glance

Location
Prahova district, Romania
Population
about 2,122
Coordinates
44.9318° N, 26.3011° E
Places within 50 km
60 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Magula

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

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Magula. The closest is Conacul Nucu (13 km); the best-known is Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Magula

41 churches within 100 km of Magula. The closest is Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (16 km); the best-known is Biserica Maica Precista (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Magula

23 museums within 100 km of Magula. The closest is Bellu Mansion in Urlați (12 km); the best-known is Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel” (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Magula

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Magula. The closest is Snagov Monastery (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Magula

5 parks within 100 km of Magula. The closest is Grădina Icoanei (71 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Magula

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Magula. The closest is Dealul Mitropoliei (73 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Magula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Magula
  2. 25 km Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov · heritage site, Prahova
  3. 6 km Biserica Maica Precista · church, Prahova
  4. 1 km Casa Compozitorului Paul Constantinescu · heritage site, Prahova
  5. 1 km Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel” · museum, Prahova
  6. 2 km Monumentul Vânătorilor Din Războiul de Independență · church, Prahova
  7. 27 km Back to Magula

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How to reach Magula

    All places near Magula by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Magula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2770Conacul Nucu (13 km)
    Churches1341Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (16 km)
    Museums1023Bellu Mansion in Urlați (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Snagov Monastery (31 km)
    Other attractions411Schitul rupestru „La Chilii” (23 km)
    Parks05Grădina Icoanei (71 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Dealul Mitropoliei (73 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Stânca Tohani (23 km)
    Caves12Grota Chilie (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vărbila Monastery (19 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascada Urlătoarea (100 km)

    Magula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Magula?

    Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (heritage site, about 25 km), Biserica Maica Precista (church, about 27 km), Monumentul Vânătorilor Din Războiul de Independență (church, about 27 km), Casa Compozitorului Paul Constantinescu (heritage site, about 27 km), Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel” (museum, about 27 km), "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum (museum, about 27 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 10 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Magula?

    Conacul Nucu, about 13 km by road; Zid de Incintă (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Magula?

    Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”, about 16 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Din Lemn Sfinții Ioachim Și Ana (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Magula?

    Bellu Mansion in Urlați, about 12 km by road; Ghighiu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Magula?

    Start in Magula, visit Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov, then Biserica Maica Precista, then Casa Compozitorului Paul Constantinescu, then Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel”, then Monumentul Vânătorilor Din Războiul de Independență, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Magula?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Magula

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Magula’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.