Dolj district, Romania

Places to visit near Puțuri

Puțuri is a town in Dolj district, Romania, home to about 1,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 6 museums and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are IAR-93 (27 km), Rezervația Naturală Valea Oltețului (28 km) and MiG-15 (31 km).

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Puțuri at a glance

Location
Dolj district, Romania
Population
about 1,641
Coordinates
44.1384° N, 24.0102° E
Places within 50 km
121 (6 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 Puțuri

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

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Puțuri. The closest is Conacul Bebe Poenaru (20 km); the best-known is IAR-93 (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Puțuri

61 churches within 100 km of Puțuri. The closest is Biserică (7 km); the best-known is Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Puțuri

17 museums within 100 km of Puțuri. The closest is Village Museum (18 km); the best-known is Museum Collection of the Orthodox Metropolitan Seat of Oltenia (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Puțuri

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Puțuri. The closest is Locul Fosilifer Drănic (17 km); the best-known is Rezervația Naturală Valea Oltețului (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Puțuri

6 parks within 100 km of Puțuri. The closest is Zona de Agrement Vlașca (27 km); the best-known is Parcul Nicolae Romanescu (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Puțuri

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Puțuri. The closest is MIAN Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Puțuri

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Puțuri
  2. 17 km Locul Fosilifer Drănic · nature spot, Dolj
  3. 37 km Museum Collection of the Orthodox Metropolitan Seat of Oltenia · museum, Dolj
  4. 2 km MiG-15 · heritage site, Dolj
  5. 7 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Dolj
  6. 24 km Rezervația Naturală Valea Oltețului · nature spot, Olt
  7. 28 km Back to Puțuri

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From travellers near Puțuri

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How to reach Puțuri

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    Within 15 km of Puțuri

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Puțuri by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4789Conacul Bebe Poenaru (20 km)
    Churches4361Biserică (7 km)
    Museums617Village Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Locul Fosilifer Drănic (17 km)
    Other attractions38Ansamblul Curții Boierilor Jieni (24 km)
    Parks56Zona de Agrement Vlașca (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36MIAN Lake (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints56Valea Vlaşca (21 km)
    Buddhist sites23Jitianu Monastery (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Râul Suhatul (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascada Coșcan (71 km)

    Puțuri: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Puțuri?

    IAR-93 (heritage site, about 27 km), Rezervația Naturală Valea Oltețului (nature spot, about 28 km), MiG-15 (heritage site, about 31 km), Museum Collection of the Orthodox Metropolitan Seat of Oltenia (museum, about 32 km), Locul Fosilifer Drănic (nature spot, about 17 km), MiG-21 (heritage site, about 38 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 6 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Puțuri?

    Conacul Bebe Poenaru, about 20 km by road; Monumentul Eroilor (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Puțuri?

    Biserică, about 7 km by road; Biserică (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Puțuri?

    Village Museum, about 18 km by road; Muzeul Vetre Strămoșești (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Puțuri?

    Start in Puțuri, visit Locul Fosilifer Drănic, then Museum Collection of the Orthodox Metropolitan Seat of Oltenia, then MiG-15, then IAR-93, then Rezervația Naturală Valea Oltețului, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Puțuri?

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

    Towns near Puțuri

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