Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania

Places to visit near Parva

Parva is a town in Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania, home to about 2,611 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pietrosul Rodnei (29 km), Cascada Cailor (36 km) and Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos (37 km).

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Parva, Romania
Parva, Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parva at a glance

Location
Bistrița-Năsăud district, Romania
Population
about 2,611
Coordinates
47.4000° N, 24.5500° E
Places within 50 km
60 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Parva

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parva

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parva. The closest is Anieș - V. Izv. Cepelor - Șaua Gărgălău (24 km); the best-known is Pietrosul Rodnei (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Parva

51 churches within 100 km of Parva. The closest is Biserica Sfântul Nicolae (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Parva

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parva. The closest is Casa Corneliu Mureșan (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Parva

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Parva. The closest is Cascada Cheilor (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Parva

15 museums within 100 km of Parva. The closest is Comparative Art Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parva

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parva. The closest is Rodna Mountains National Park (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Parva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parva
  2. 12 km Comparative Art Museum · museum, Bistrița-Năsăud
  3. 8 km Cascada Cheilor · waterfall, Bistrița-Năsăud
  4. 24 km Pietrosul Rodnei · viewpoint, Maramureș
  5. 23 km Peştera Izvorul Tăuşoarelor · cave, Bistrița-Năsăud
  6. 1 km Tăușoare-Zalion Reserve · cave, Bistrița-Năsăud
  7. 6 km Back to Parva

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How to reach Parva

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints12103Anieș - V. Izv. Cepelor - Șaua Gărgălău (24 km)
    Churches1451Biserica Sfântul Nicolae (15 km)
    Forts & heritage624Casa Corneliu Mureșan (37 km)
    Waterfalls623Cascada Cheilor (11 km)
    Museums715Comparative Art Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Rodna Mountains National Park (28 km)
    Caves711Tăușoare-Zalion Reserve (6 km)
    Other attractions18Gara CFF (45 km)
    Treks25Gura Rebra - Șaua Tomnatic - Zăvoaiele Borcutului (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Iezer (29 km)
    Buddhist sites02Bârsana Monastery (70 km)

    Parva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parva?

    Tăușoare-Zalion Reserve (cave, about 6 km), Peştera Izvorul Tăuşoarelor (cave, about 7 km), Pietrosul Rodnei (viewpoint, about 29 km), Cascada Cheilor (waterfall, about 11 km), Comparative Art Museum (museum, about 12 km), Biserica Sfântul Nicolae (church, about 15 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parva?

    Anieș - V. Izv. Cepelor - Șaua Gărgălău, about 24 km by road; Pietrosul Rodnei (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Parva?

    Biserica Sfântul Nicolae, about 15 km by road; Biserica Medievală Din Rodna (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parva?

    Casa Corneliu Mureșan, about 37 km by road; Conacul Teleki (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parva?

    Start in Parva, visit Comparative Art Museum, then Cascada Cheilor, then Pietrosul Rodnei, then Peştera Izvorul Tăuşoarelor, then Tăușoare-Zalion Reserve, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parva?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Parva

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