Alba district, Romania

Places to visit near Șard

Șard is a town in Alba district, Romania, home to about 1,861 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 caves and 9 museums. The must-see places are MiG-21 (8 km), Museikon (9 km) and Arhiepiscopia Ortodoxă de Alba Iulia (9 km).

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Șard at a glance

Location
Alba district, Romania
Population
about 1,861
Coordinates
46.1281° N, 23.5352° E
Places within 50 km
111 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Șard

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Forts & heritage near Șard

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Șard. The closest is MiG-21 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Șard

62 churches within 100 km of Șard. The closest is Museikon (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Șard

23 caves within 100 km of Șard. The closest is Pestera Bisericuta (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Șard

19 museums within 100 km of Șard. The closest is Batthyaneum Library Museum Collection (9 km); the best-known is National Museum of the Union (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Șard

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Șard. The closest is Detunata Flocoasă (37 km); the best-known is Stejarul Lui Avram Iancu (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Șard

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Șard. The closest is Piatra Varului (13 km); the best-known is Red Ravine (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Șard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Șard
  2. 8 km MiG-21 · heritage site, Alba
  3. 1 km Arhiepiscopia Ortodoxă de Alba Iulia · church, Alba
  4. 1 km Reunification Cathedral · church, Alba
  5. 1 km National Museum of the Union · museum, Alba
  6. 1 km Museikon · church, Alba
  7. 9 km Back to Șard

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    Within 15 km of Șard

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Șard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4072MiG-21 (8 km)
    Churches2262Museikon (9 km)
    Caves1323Pestera Bisericuta (22 km)
    Museums919Batthyaneum Library Museum Collection (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints618Detunata Flocoasă (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Piatra Varului (13 km)
    Other attractions912Vila "Steaua Nordului" (7 km)
    Waterfalls59Cascada Vanatarele Ponorului (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Tăul Brazi (45 km)
    Parks02Arsenal Park (55 km)
    Buddhist sites11Muncel Monastery (45 km)
    Treks01Ocolișel - Cheile Ocolișelului - Valea Vadului (57 km)

    Șard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Șard?

    MiG-21 (heritage site, about 8 km), Museikon (church, about 9 km), Arhiepiscopia Ortodoxă de Alba Iulia (church, about 9 km), Reunification Cathedral (church, about 9 km), National Museum of the Union (museum, about 9 km), Alba Carolina Fortress (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 caves, 9 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Șard?

    MiG-21, about 8 km by road; Marea Unire 1918-2018 (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Șard?

    Museikon, about 9 km by road; Arhiepiscopia Ortodoxă de Alba Iulia (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Șard?

    Pestera Bisericuta, about 22 km by road; Avenul Din Taul Morii (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Șard?

    Start in Șard, visit MiG-21, then Arhiepiscopia Ortodoxă de Alba Iulia, then Reunification Cathedral, then National Museum of the Union, then Museikon, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Șard?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

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