Arad district, Romania

Places to visit near Pecica

Pecica is a town in Arad district, Romania, home to about 12,804 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 8 museums and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bodrog Monastery (12 km), Mureș Floodplain Natural Park (19 km) and Serbian Episcopal Palace (24 km).

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Pecica, Romania
Pecica, Arad district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pecica at a glance

Location
Arad district, Romania
Population
about 12,804
Coordinates
46.1667° N, 21.0667° E
Places within 50 km
94 (14 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 Pecica

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Forts & heritage near Pecica

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pecica. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor Din Pecica (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pecica

50 churches within 100 km of Pecica. The closest is Szentháromság-templom (17 km); the best-known is Serbian Episcopal Palace (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pecica

37 museums within 100 km of Pecica. The closest is Molnár C. Pál Emlékház (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pecica

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pecica. The closest is Prundul Mare (5 km); the best-known is Mureș Floodplain Natural Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pecica

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pecica. The closest is Bányató (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Pecica

4 parks within 100 km of Pecica. The closest is Piața Avram Iancu (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pecica

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pecica
  2. 1 km Monumentul Eroilor Din Pecica · heritage site, Arad
  3. 12 km Bodrog Monastery · monastery, Arad
  4. 8 km Mureș Floodplain Natural Park · nature spot, Arad
  5. 5 km Serbian Episcopal Palace · palace, Arad
  6. 1 km Catedrala Nașterea Sfântului Ioan Botezătorul · church, Arad
  7. 24 km Back to Pecica

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How to reach Pecica

    All places near Pecica by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pecica by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage52100Monumentul Eroilor Din Pecica (1 km)
    Churches1450Szentháromság-templom (17 km)
    Museums837Molnár C. Pál Emlékház (17 km)
    Other attractions420Statuia Lui Iosif Pecsovszky (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens915Prundul Mare (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Bányató (36 km)
    Parks14Piața Avram Iancu (24 km)
    Buddhist sites33Bezdin Monstery (5 km)
    Caves13Vulcan Carbogazos 1 (44 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E7 - Part Romania (19 km)

    Pecica: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pecica?

    Bodrog Monastery (monastery, about 12 km), Mureș Floodplain Natural Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Monumentul Eroilor Din Pecica (heritage site, about 1 km), Serbian Episcopal Palace (palace, about 24 km), Catedrala Nașterea Sfântului Ioan Botezătorul (church, about 24 km), St. Anthony of Padova Church (church, about 24 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 8 museums, 4 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pecica?

    Monumentul Eroilor Din Pecica, about 1 km by road; Şanţul Mare (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pecica?

    Szentháromság-templom, about 17 km by road; Serbian Episcopal Palace (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Pecica?

    Molnár C. Pál Emlékház, about 17 km by road; Turnul de Apă (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pecica?

    Start in Pecica, visit Monumentul Eroilor Din Pecica, then Bodrog Monastery, then Mureș Floodplain Natural Park, then Serbian Episcopal Palace, then Catedrala Nașterea Sfântului Ioan Botezătorul, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pecica?

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

    Towns near Pecica

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