Olt district, Romania

Places to visit near Optaşi

Optaşi is a town in Olt district, Romania, home to about 3,581 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 14 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are IAR-93 (8 km), Râul Strehareți (33 km) and Catedrala Slatina (36 km).

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Optaşi, Romania
Optaşi, Olt district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Optaşi at a glance

Location
Olt district, Romania
Population
about 3,581
Coordinates
44.5833° N, 24.6500° E
Places within 50 km
92 (11 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 Optaşi

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

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Optaşi. The closest is IAR-93 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Optaşi

46 churches within 100 km of Optaşi. The closest is Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Optaşi

36 museums within 100 km of Optaşi. The closest is Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu” (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Optaşi

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Optaşi. The closest is Pădurea Seaca - Optășani (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Optaşi

7 parks within 100 km of Optaşi. The closest is Parc Pitești (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Optaşi

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Optaşi. The closest is La Doi Brazi (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Optaşi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Optaşi
  2. 8 km Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu” · museum, Olt
  3. 1 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Olt
  4. 18 km Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” · church, Argeș
  5. 44 km Catedrala Slatina · church, Olt
  6. 4 km Râul Strehareți · lake, Olt
  7. 33 km Back to Optaşi

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From travellers near Optaşi

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How to reach Optaşi

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Optaşi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage33108IAR-93 (8 km)
    Churches1646Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (15 km)
    Museums1436Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu” (8 km)
    Other attractions1632Biserica de Lemn Din Poganu (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Pădurea Seaca - Optășani (27 km)
    Parks57Parc Pitești (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27La Doi Brazi (48 km)
    Buddhist sites06Mănăstirea Brâncoveni (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Râul Strehareți (33 km)
    Beaches & coast01Plaja Vâlcele (55 km)
    Caves01Cave Hermitage of the Apostles in Jgheaburi (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Râul Suhatul (89 km)

    Optaşi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Optaşi?

    IAR-93 (heritage site, about 8 km), Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu” (museum, about 8 km), Râul Strehareți (lake, about 33 km), Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (church, about 15 km), Catedrala Slatina (church, about 36 km), Conacul Nicolae Coculescu (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 14 museums, 16 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Optaşi?

    IAR-93, about 8 km by road; Conacul Nicolae Coculescu (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Optaşi?

    Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”, about 15 km by road; Biserica „Sfinții Împărați” (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Optaşi?

    Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu”, about 8 km by road; Olt County Museum (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Optaşi?

    Start in Optaşi, visit Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu”, then IAR-93, then Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”, then Catedrala Slatina, then Râul Strehareți, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Optaşi?

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

    Towns near Optaşi

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