Covasna district, Romania

Places to visit near Reci

Reci is a town in Covasna district, Romania, home to about 2,204 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 32 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are Castrul Roman de la Reci (3 km), Lacul Pădureni (5 km) and Muzeul Național Secuiesc (14 km).

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Reci, Romania
Reci, Covasna district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Reci at a glance

Location
Covasna district, Romania
Population
about 2,204
Coordinates
45.8500° N, 25.9333° E
Places within 50 km
153 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Reci

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

66 churches within 100 km of Reci. The closest is Catedrala Ortodoxă (14 km); the best-known is Vártemplom (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Reci

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Reci. The closest is Conacul Antos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Reci

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Reci. The closest is Culmea Despărțiturii (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Reci

16 museums within 100 km of Reci. The closest is Muzeul Național Secuiesc (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Reci

12 caves within 100 km of Reci. The closest is Grota Timsós (37 km); the best-known is Grota Sulfuroasă (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Reci

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Reci. The closest is Mestecănișul de la Reci și Bălțile de la Ozun-Sântionlunca (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Reci

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Reci
  2. 5 km Lacul Pădureni · lake, Covasna
  3. 14 km Biserica Reformată Fortificată · church, Covasna
  4. 26 km Vártemplom · church, Covasna
  5. 1 km Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" · church, Covasna
  6. 1 km Muzeul Național Secuiesc · museum, Covasna
  7. 14 km Back to Reci

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How to reach Reci

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Reci by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3266Catedrala Ortodoxă (14 km)
    Forts & heritage3751Conacul Antos (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3750Culmea Despărțiturii (9 km)
    Museums1316Muzeul Național Secuiesc (14 km)
    Caves812Grota Timsós (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Mestecănișul de la Reci și Bălțile de la Ozun-Sântionlunca (5 km)
    Other attractions89Castrul Roman de la Reci (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lacul Pădureni (5 km)
    Waterfalls57Cascada Valea Zânelor (28 km)
    Treks35Dălghiu - Poiana Teslei (42 km)
    Parks11Parcul Elisabeta (14 km)

    Reci: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Reci?

    Castrul Roman de la Reci (attraction, about 3 km), Lacul Pădureni (lake, about 5 km), Muzeul Național Secuiesc (museum, about 14 km), Vártemplom (church, about 15 km), Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" (church, about 15 km), Biserica Reformată Fortificată (church, about 18 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Reci?

    Catedrala Ortodoxă, about 14 km by road; Vártemplom (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Reci?

    Conacul Antos, about 1 km by road; Székelybánja (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Reci?

    Culmea Despărțiturii, about 9 km by road; Bicfalău (Pensiunea Mókus) – Vârful Pietros – Lisnău (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Reci?

    Start in Reci, visit Lacul Pădureni, then Biserica Reformată Fortificată, then Vártemplom, then Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe", then Muzeul Național Secuiesc, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Reci?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Reci

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