Romania

Places to visit near Schitu

Schitu is a town in Romania, home to about 3,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are "Nicolae Titulescu" Memorial House (21 km), Catedrala Slatina (24 km) and Râul Strehareți (25 km).

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Schitu, Romania
Schitu, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schitu at a glance

Location
Romania
Population
about 3,112
Coordinates
44.3500° N, 24.5667° E
Places within 50 km
49 (7 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 Schitu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schitu: 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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Forts & heritage near Schitu

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schitu. The closest is Conac Stenber (18 km); the best-known is "Nicolae Titulescu" Memorial House (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Schitu

42 churches within 100 km of Schitu. The closest is Biserica „Sfinții Împărați” (23 km); the best-known is Catedrala Slatina (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Schitu

29 museums within 100 km of Schitu. The closest is Clocociov Monastery Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schitu

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schitu. The closest is Rezervația Naturală Valea Oltețului (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Schitu

7 parks within 100 km of Schitu. The closest is Parc Pitești (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Schitu

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Schitu. The closest is Strehăreț Forest (24 km); the best-known is Râul Strehareți (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Schitu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schitu
  2. 18 km Conac Stenber · heritage site, Olt
  3. 4 km "Nicolae Titulescu" Memorial House · monument, Olt
  4. 39 km Romula · heritage site, Olt
  5. 36 km Catedrala Slatina · church, Olt
  6. 4 km Râul Strehareți · lake, Olt
  7. 25 km Back to Schitu

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From travellers near Schitu

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How to reach Schitu

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schitu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage22100Conac Stenber (18 km)
    Churches1042Biserica „Sfinții Împărați” (23 km)
    Museums729Clocociov Monastery Museum (22 km)
    Other attractions528"La Atletul Albanez" Confectionary (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Rezervația Naturală Valea Oltețului (44 km)
    Parks17Parc Pitești (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Strehăreț Forest (24 km)
    Buddhist sites14Mănăstirea Brâncoveni (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03La Doi Brazi (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Râul Suhatul (56 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascada Coșcan (81 km)
    Beaches & coast01Plaja Vâlcele (89 km)

    Schitu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schitu?

    "Nicolae Titulescu" Memorial House (monument, about 21 km), Catedrala Slatina (church, about 24 km), Râul Strehareți (lake, about 25 km), Romula (heritage site, about 30 km), Conac Stenber (heritage site, about 18 km), IAR-93 (heritage site, about 41 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 museums, 5 other attractions, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schitu?

    Conac Stenber, about 18 km by road; "Nicolae Titulescu" Memorial House (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schitu?

    Biserica „Sfinții Împărați”, about 23 km by road; Catedrala Slatina (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Schitu?

    Clocociov Monastery Museum, about 22 km by road; Olt County Museum (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schitu?

    Start in Schitu, visit Conac Stenber, then "Nicolae Titulescu" Memorial House, then Romula, then Catedrala Slatina, then Râul Strehareți, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schitu?

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

    Towns near Schitu

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