Places to visit near

Motru

Motru is a town in Gorj district, Romania of about 22,319 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are God's Bridge, Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă and Dealu Mare Monastery.

44.8033° N, 22.9719° EPop. 22,319

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see58
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Motru

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

134 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 Motru
  2. Mănăstirea Baia de AramăBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Casa Culă Eftimie Nicolaescuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dealu Mare Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Biserica „Sfântul Ilie”church · 30 min
  6. Cula Cuțuiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Motru
Today’s loopMotruStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Motru?

Cula Cuțui (heritage site, about 6 km), Casa Culă Eftimie Nicolaescu (heritage site, about 9 km), Biserica „Sfântul Ilie” (church, about 10 km), Cula I.C. Davani (heritage site, about 10 km), God's Bridge (attraction, about 32 km), Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (Buddhist site, about 32 km).

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

86 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 9 caves, 11 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Motru?

Cula Cuțui, about 6 km by road; Casa Culă Eftimie Nicolaescu (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Motru?

Cornetu, about 30 km by road; Iron Gate (47 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Motru?

Start in Motru, visit Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă, then Casa Culă Eftimie Nicolaescu, then Dealu Mare Monastery, then Biserica „Sfântul Ilie”, then Cula Cuțui, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.