Places to visit near

Răchitova

Răchitova is a town in Hunedoara district, Romania of about 1,467 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Nicholas Church, The Wooden Church of Vălari and Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana.

45.6000° N, 22.7500° EPop. 1,467

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see85
Notable163
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Răchitova

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:35 pm

73 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 Răchitova
  2. St. Nicholas Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traianaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The Orthodox Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Lacul Cincișlake · 45 min
  6. The Wooden Church of Vălarichurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Răchitova
Today’s loopRăchitovaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Răchitova?

St. Nicholas Church (church, about 6 km), The Wooden Church of Vălari (church, about 12 km), Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana (heritage site, about 12 km), Lacul Cinciș (lake, about 16 km), The Orthodox Church (church, about 18 km), Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark (nature spot, about 19 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 caves, 17 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Răchitova?

Basilica de Templu, about 12 km by road; Sarmizegetusa (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Răchitova?

St. Nicholas Church, about 6 km by road; Mănăstirea Prislop (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Răchitova?

Start in Răchitova, visit St. Nicholas Church, then Amphiteater of Samizegetusa Ulpia Traiana, then The Orthodox Church, then Lacul Cinciș, then The Wooden Church of Vălari, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.