Places to visit near

Orlat

Orlat is a town in Sibiu district, Romania of about 3,193 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 25 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park, Bazilica Sfântul Mihail and Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire".

45.7500° N, 23.9667° EPop. 3,193

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Within 30 km92 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see117
Notable105
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Orlat

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

72 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 Orlat
  2. Crucea Lui Stroiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castra of Ocna Sibiuluichurch · 30 min
  4. Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire"church · 30 min
  5. Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Bazilica Sfântul Mihailchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Orlat
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orlat?

Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Bazilica Sfântul Mihail (church, about 16 km), Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire" (church, about 18 km), "Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral (church, about 19 km), Emperor Franz II & I of Austria Monument (monument, about 19 km), Episcop Georg Daniel Teutsch (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 32 other attractions, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Orlat?

Saint Nicholas' Church in Orlat, about 1 km by road; Biserica Evanghelică Cristian (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Orlat?

Cheile Cibinului, about 12 km by road; Circul Glaciar Iezerul Mare (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orlat?

Start in Orlat, visit Crucea Lui Stroia, then Castra of Ocna Sibiului, then Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire", then Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park, then Bazilica Sfântul Mihail, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.