Metro district, Lampung, Indonesia

Places to visit near Metro

Metro is a city in Metro district, Lampung, Indonesia, home to about 149,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 32 mosques & dargahs, 1 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 churches and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gita Persada Butterfly Park (46 km) and Way Kambas National Park (62 km).

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Metro, Lampung
Metro, Metro district, Lampung, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Metro at a glance

Location
Metro district, Lampung, Indonesia
Population
about 149,526
Coordinates
5.1131° S, 105.3067° E
Places within 50 km
93 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches
Nearest city
Lovina, 1407 km

Top places to visit near Metro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Metro: 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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Things to see near Metro, by type

Mosques & dargahs near Metro

60 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Metro. The closest is Masjid Agung Taqwa Metro (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Metro

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Metro. The closest is Pulau Pasaran (49 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Metro

32 churches within 100 km of Metro. The closest is Gereja Katolik Hati Kudus Yesus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Metro

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Metro. The closest is Tugu Pena Ceria (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Metro

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Metro. The closest is Puncak Mas (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Metro

14 temples within 100 km of Metro. The closest is Pura Mertasari Bedeng 5 (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Metro

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

  1. Start in Metro
  2. 1 km Tugu Pena Ceria · heritage site, Metro
  3. 1 km Masjid Agung Taqwa Metro · mosque, Metro
  4. 1 km Monumen Pengantin Lampung · heritage site, Metro
  5. 1 km Cagar Budaya Rumah Asisten Wedana · museum, Metro
  6. 1 km Gedung Dakwah Muhammadiyah Metro · mosque or dargah, Metro
  7. 0 km Back to Metro

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All places near Metro by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Metro by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs3260Masjid Agung Taqwa Metro (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves133Pulau Pasaran (49 km)
Churches1832Gereja Katolik Hati Kudus Yesus (1 km)
Other attractions1021Smm (36 km)
Forts & heritage717Tugu Pena Ceria (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints416Puncak Mas (44 km)
Temples814Pura Mertasari Bedeng 5 (10 km)
Beaches & coast010Pantai Tiska (53 km)
Museums78Cagar Budaya Rumah Asisten Wedana (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens27Taman Amar Nursery (Kebun Aglaonema) (10 km)
Buddhist sites26Wihara Prabawa Santi (30 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Bendungan Margatiga (28 km)
Waterfalls14Air Terjun Way Lalaan (41 km)
Caves01Kampung Konservasi Pekandangan (77 km)

Metro: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Metro?

Tugu Pena Ceria (heritage site, about 1 km), Cagar Budaya Rumah Asisten Wedana (museum, about 1 km), Masjid Agung Taqwa Metro (mosque, about 1 km), Gedung Dakwah Muhammadiyah Metro (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Monumen Pengantin Lampung (heritage site, about 1 km), Museum Galeri Santa Maria (museum, about 1 km).

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

93 places on Spotwander: 32 mosques & dargahs, 1 river spot, 18 churches, 10 other attractions, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest dargah to Metro?

Masjid Agung Taqwa Metro, about 1 km by road; Gedung Dakwah Muhammadiyah Metro (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Metro?

Pulau Pasaran, about 49 km by road; Pulau Kubur (53 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Metro?

Gereja Katolik Hati Kudus Yesus, about 1 km by road; GITJ Sola Gratia (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Metro?

Start in Metro, visit Tugu Pena Ceria, then Masjid Agung Taqwa Metro, then Monumen Pengantin Lampung, then Cagar Budaya Rumah Asisten Wedana, then Gedung Dakwah Muhammadiyah Metro, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Metro?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

How far is Metro from Lovina?

About 1407 km by road (1125 km in a straight line).

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