Giurgiu district, Romania

Places to visit near Putineiu

Putineiu is a town in Giurgiu district, Romania, home to about 2,854 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 8 museums and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Rousse Regional Historical Museum (23 km), Museum of Urban Life Kaliopa House (23 km) and Cetatea Giurgiu (23 km).

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Putineiu, Romania
Putineiu, Giurgiu district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Putineiu at a glance

Location
Giurgiu district, Romania
Population
about 2,854
Coordinates
43.9000° N, 25.7333° E
Places within 50 km
65 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Putineiu

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

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Putineiu. The closest is Monumentul Funerar State Tomulescu (14 km); the best-known is Cetatea Giurgiu (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Putineiu

45 churches within 100 km of Putineiu. The closest is Biserica „Sf. Voievozi” („Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril”) (17 km); the best-known is Biserica Sfântul Nicolae (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Putineiu

18 museums within 100 km of Putineiu. The closest is Ecomuseum With Aquarium, Rousse (23 km); the best-known is Rousse Regional Historical Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Putineiu

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Putineiu. The closest is Lacul Suhaia (58 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Putineiu

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Putineiu. The closest is Ostrovul Gâsca (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Putineiu

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Putineiu. The closest is Hizha Alpinist (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Putineiu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Putineiu
  2. 23 km Rousse Regional Historical Museum · museum, Ruse
  3. 1 km Museum of Urban Life Kaliopa House · museum
  4. 4 km Cetatea Giurgiu · heritage site, Giurgiu
  5. 1 km Biserica Sfântul Nicolae · church, Giurgiu
  6. 1 km ”Teohari Antonescu” County Museum · museum, Giurgiu
  7. 23 km Back to Putineiu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Putineiu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2380Monumentul Funerar State Tomulescu (14 km)
    Churches1445Biserica „Sf. Voievozi” („Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril”) (17 km)
    Museums818Ecomuseum With Aquarium, Rousse (23 km)
    Other attractions816Sexaginta Prista (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs010Lacul Suhaia (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Ostrovul Gâsca (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Hizha Alpinist (29 km)
    Parks05Parcul Drumul Taberei (78 km)
    Caves44Cave "Kitchiata" (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Vardim Island (46 km)
    Buddhist sites12Basarbovo Rock Monastery (30 km)

    Putineiu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Putineiu?

    Rousse Regional Historical Museum (museum, about 23 km), Museum of Urban Life Kaliopa House (museum, about 23 km), Cetatea Giurgiu (heritage site, about 23 km), Biserica Sfântul Nicolae (church, about 23 km), ”Teohari Antonescu” County Museum (museum, about 23 km), Liberty Monument (monument, about 23 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 8 museums, 8 other attractions, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Putineiu?

    Monumentul Funerar State Tomulescu, about 14 km by road; Biserica de lemn „Sfânta Ecaterina” (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Putineiu?

    Biserica „Sf. Voievozi” („Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril”), about 17 km by road; Biserica Sfântul Pantelimon (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Putineiu?

    Ecomuseum With Aquarium, Rousse, about 23 km by road; Rousse Regional Historical Museum (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Putineiu?

    Start in Putineiu, visit Rousse Regional Historical Museum, then Museum of Urban Life Kaliopa House, then Cetatea Giurgiu, then Biserica Sfântul Nicolae, then ”Teohari Antonescu” County Museum, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Putineiu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Putineiu

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