Buzău district, Romania

Places to visit near Merei

Merei is a town in Buzău district, Romania, home to about 7,137 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 4 museums and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Buzau County Museum (12 km), Aero L-39 Albatros (14 km) and Biserica Banu „Buna Vestire” (14 km).

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

Merei at a glance

Location
Buzău district, Romania
Population
about 7,137
Coordinates
45.1333° N, 26.6833° E
Places within 50 km
67 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Merei

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

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Merei. The closest is Cruce de Piatră (4 km); the best-known is Aero L-39 Albatros (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Merei

34 churches within 100 km of Merei. The closest is Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Pantelimon” (5 km); the best-known is Buzau County Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Merei

9 museums within 100 km of Merei. The closest is Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Merei

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Merei. The closest is Dealul Cu Lilieci Cernătești (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Merei

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Merei. The closest is Balta Amara (62 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Merei

2 caves within 100 km of Merei. The closest is Grota Chilie (38 km); the best-known is Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Merei

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Merei
  2. 12 km Buzau County Museum · church, Buzău
  3. 2 km Biserica Banu „Buna Vestire” · church, Buzău
  4. 2 km Aero L-39 Albatros · heritage site, Buzău
  5. 28 km Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Buzău
  6. 19 km Cruce de Piatră · heritage site, Buzău
  7. 4 km Back to Merei

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How to reach Merei

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    Within 15 km of Merei

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Merei by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3036Cruce de Piatră (4 km)
    Churches2034Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Pantelimon” (5 km)
    Museums49Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (20 km)
    Other attractions45Conacul Monteoru (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Dealul Cu Lilieci Cernătești (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Balta Amara (62 km)
    Caves22Grota Chilie (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Buzău Pass (78 km)
    Parks11Parcul Crâng (12 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascadă Casoca (23 km)

    Merei: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Merei?

    Buzau County Museum (church, about 12 km), Aero L-39 Albatros (heritage site, about 14 km), Biserica Banu „Buna Vestire” (church, about 14 km), Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 20 km), Cruce de Piatră (heritage site, about 4 km), Conacul Monteoru (attraction, about 4 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 4 museums, 4 other attractions, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Merei?

    Cruce de Piatră, about 4 km by road; Conacul Danescu (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Merei?

    Biserica de lemn „Sfântul Pantelimon”, about 5 km by road; Buzau County Museum (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Merei?

    Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection, about 20 km by road; Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Merei?

    Start in Merei, visit Buzau County Museum, then Biserica Banu „Buna Vestire”, then Aero L-39 Albatros, then Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection, then Cruce de Piatră, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Merei?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Merei

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