Arad district, Romania

Places to visit near Şicula

Şicula is a town in Arad district, Romania, home to about 4,503 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 2 museums and 3 caves. The must-see places are IAR-93 (27 km), MiG-21 (27 km) and Șoimoș (45 km).

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Şicula, Romania
Şicula, Arad district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Şicula at a glance

Location
Arad district, Romania
Population
about 4,503
Coordinates
46.4333° N, 21.7500° E
Places within 50 km
37 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Şicula

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Forts & heritage near Şicula

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Şicula. The closest is Castelul Dietrich-Sukowsky - Consiliul Local Pâncota (16 km); the best-known is IAR-93 (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Şicula

31 churches within 100 km of Şicula. The closest is Biserica Ortodoxă (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Şicula

26 museums within 100 km of Şicula. The closest is "Ioan Slavici and Emil Montia" Memorial Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Şicula

20 caves within 100 km of Şicula. The closest is Peștera Liliecilor (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Şicula

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Şicula. The closest is Conop - Valea Conopului - Creasta Principală A Munților Zarand - Sălașele Nadășului (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Şicula

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Şicula. The closest is Mureș Floodplain Natural Park (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Şicula

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 Şicula
  2. 9 km Biserica Ortodoxă · church, Arad
  3. 20 km Castelul Dietrich-Sukowsky - Consiliul Local Pâncota · heritage site, Arad
  4. 1 km Schulkovschy Palace · palace, Arad
  5. 12 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Arad
  6. 1 km MiG-21 · heritage site, Arad
  7. 27 km Back to Şicula

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Şicula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage19111Castelul Dietrich-Sukowsky - Consiliul Local Pâncota (16 km)
    Churches531Biserica Ortodoxă (9 km)
    Museums226"Ioan Slavici and Emil Montia" Memorial Museum (26 km)
    Caves320Peștera Liliecilor (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Conop - Valea Conopului - Creasta Principală A Munților Zarand - Sălașele Nadășului (44 km)
    Other attractions312Cetatea Șiria (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010Mureș Floodplain Natural Park (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Biharugra Fishponds (72 km)
    Buddhist sites03Mănăstirea Gai (55 km)
    Parks03Piața Avram Iancu (55 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascada Firusău (81 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E7 - Part Romania (60 km)
    Beaches & coast01Szanazugi Strand (Doboz) (59 km)

    Şicula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Şicula?

    IAR-93 (heritage site, about 27 km), MiG-21 (heritage site, about 27 km), Biserica Ortodoxă (church, about 9 km), Castelul Dietrich-Sukowsky - Consiliul Local Pâncota (heritage site, about 16 km), Schulkovschy Palace (palace, about 16 km), Șoimoș (church, about 45 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 2 museums, 3 caves, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Şicula?

    Castelul Dietrich-Sukowsky - Consiliul Local Pâncota, about 16 km by road; Schulkovschy Palace (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Şicula?

    Biserica Ortodoxă, about 9 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Macea (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Şicula?

    "Ioan Slavici and Emil Montia" Memorial Museum, about 26 km by road; Lipova City Museum (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Şicula?

    Start in Şicula, visit Biserica Ortodoxă, then Castelul Dietrich-Sukowsky - Consiliul Local Pâncota, then Schulkovschy Palace, then IAR-93, then MiG-21, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Şicula?

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

    Towns near Şicula

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