Places to visit near

Mediaş

Mediaş is a town in Sibiu district, Romania of about 53,040 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 70 churches, 42 forts & heritage and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Margaret Church, The Fortified Church of Axente Sever and Biertan.

46.1667° N, 24.3500° EPop. 53,040

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see114
Notable139
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mediaş

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

99 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mediaş
  2. Biserica Ortodoxă Blăjelchurch · 30 min
  3. Biserica Reformată Crăieștichurch · 30 min
  4. Castelul Bethlen-Hallerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. The Fortified Church of Axente Severchurch · 30 min
  6. Biertanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Mediaş
Today’s loopMediaşStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mediaş?

St. Margaret Church (church, about 1 km), The Fortified Church of Axente Sever (church, about 17 km), Biertan (heritage site, about 17 km), The Fortified Church of Copșa Mare (church, about 20 km), "Stephan Ludwig Roth" Memorial House (monument, about 1 km), Buglers' Tower (attraction, about 1 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 other attractions, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Mediaş?

St. Margaret Church, about 1 km by road; Biserica Greco-Catolică Mediaș (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mediaş?

Biertan, about 17 km by road; Castelul Bethlen-Haller (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mediaş?

Start in Mediaş, visit Biserica Ortodoxă Blăjel, then Biserica Reformată Crăiești, then Castelul Bethlen-Haller, then The Fortified Church of Axente Sever, then Biertan, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.