Maramureș district, Romania

Places to visit near Recea

Recea is a town in Maramureș district, Romania, home to about 5,360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 19 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului (8 km), Igniș (20 km) and The Wooden Church of Șurdești (24 km).

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Recea at a glance

Location
Maramureș district, Romania
Population
about 5,360
Coordinates
47.6333° N, 23.5167° E
Places within 50 km
71 (13 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 Recea

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Recea: 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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Churches near Recea

75 churches within 100 km of Recea. The closest is Biserica Sfântul Iosif (4 km); the best-known is Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Recea

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Recea. The closest is Teleki-kastély (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Recea

25 museums within 100 km of Recea. The closest is Museum of Mineralogy (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Recea

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Recea. The closest is Arboretul de Castan Comestibil de la Baia Mare (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Recea

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Recea. The closest is Cascada Stur (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Recea

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Recea. The closest is Igniș (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Recea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Recea
  2. 5 km Teleki-kastély · heritage site, Maramureș
  3. 23 km The Wooden Church of Șurdești · church, Maramureș
  4. 21 km Igniș · viewpoint, Maramureș
  5. 13 km Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului · church, Maramureș
  6. 4 km Biserica Sfântul Iosif · church, Maramureș
  7. 4 km Back to Recea

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How to reach Recea

    All places near Recea by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Recea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1975Biserica Sfântul Iosif (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1240Teleki-kastély (5 km)
    Museums1325Museum of Mineralogy (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens623Arboretul de Castan Comestibil de la Baia Mare (10 km)
    Waterfalls515Cascada Stur (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Igniș (20 km)
    Caves712Grota Tâlharului (6 km)
    Other attractions212Creasta Cocoșului (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lacul Lighet (43 km)
    Treks23Baia Mare - Pleștioare (10 km)
    Parks02Парк (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Bârsana Monastery (58 km)

    Recea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Recea?

    Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului (church, about 8 km), Igniș (viewpoint, about 20 km), The Wooden Church of Șurdești (church, about 24 km), Biserica Sfântul Iosif (church, about 4 km), Teleki-kastély (heritage site, about 5 km), Museum of Mineralogy (museum, about 5 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Recea?

    Biserica Sfântul Iosif, about 4 km by road; Planetarium (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Recea?

    Teleki-kastély, about 5 km by road; Bastionul Măcelarilor (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Recea?

    Museum of Mineralogy, about 5 km by road; Misztótfalusi Kis Miklós (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Recea?

    Start in Recea, visit Teleki-kastély, then The Wooden Church of Șurdești, then Igniș, then Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului, then Biserica Sfântul Iosif, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Recea?

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

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