Places to visit near

Poplaca

Poplaca is a town in Sibiu district, Romania of about 1,742 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit: 24 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park, Bazilica Sfântul Mihail and Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire".

45.7167° N, 24.0500° EPop. 1,742

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Within 30 km104 places
Within 50 km117
Must-see123
Notable96
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Poplaca

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

93 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 Poplaca
  2. Bazilica Sfântul Mihailchurch · 30 min
  3. The Fortified Church of Braduchurch · 30 min
  4. Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire"church · 30 min
  5. Castra of Ocna Sibiuluichurch · 30 min
  6. Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Poplaca
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Poplaca?

Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Bazilica Sfântul Mihail (church, about 6 km), Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire" (church, about 14 km), "Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral (church, about 14 km), Emperor Franz II & I of Austria Monument (monument, about 15 km), Episcop Georg Daniel Teutsch (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

117 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 other attractions, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Poplaca?

Bazilica Sfântul Mihail, about 6 km by road; Saint Nicholas' Church in Orlat (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Poplaca?

Biserica Fortificata Cisnădioara, about 6 km by road; Cruce (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Poplaca?

Start in Poplaca, visit Bazilica Sfântul Mihail, then The Fortified Church of Bradu, then Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire", then Castra of Ocna Sibiului, then Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.