Places to visit near

Racoș

Racoș is a town in Brașov district, Romania of about 2,856 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 37 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sükösd-Bethlen, The Fortified Church of Cața and Biserica Evanghelică Fortificată Din Rupea.

46.0252° N, 25.4108° EPop. 2,856

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see152
Notable76
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Racoș

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:15 pm

70 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 Racoș
  2. Biserica Unitariană Petrenichurch · 30 min
  3. Biserica Reformată Din Daiachurch · 30 min
  4. The Fortified Church of Drăușenichurch · 30 min
  5. The Fortified Church of Cațachurch · 30 min
  6. Biserica Evanghelică Fortificată Din Rupeachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Racoș
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Racoș?

Sükösd-Bethlen (heritage site, about 1 km), The Fortified Church of Cața (church, about 15 km), Biserica Evanghelică Fortificată Din Rupea (church, about 18 km), The Fortified Church of Drăușeni (church, about 19 km), Rupea Fortress (heritage site, about 19 km), Biserica Unitariană Petreni (church, about 21 km).

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

91 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 8 caves, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Racoș?

Biserica Luterană, about 9 km by road; The Fortified Church of Cața (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Racoș?

Almaș, about 29 km by road; Sat Bățanii Mici - Pârâul Cu Brazi - Poiana Mitaci (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Racoș?

Start in Racoș, visit Biserica Unitariană Petreni, then Biserica Reformată Din Daia, then The Fortified Church of Drăușeni, then The Fortified Church of Cața, then Biserica Evanghelică Fortificată Din Rupea, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.