Hunedoara district, Romania

Places to visit near Simeria

Simeria is a town in Hunedoara district, Romania, home to about 13,827 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 caves and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Simeria Dendrological Park (2 km), Belvedere Măgura Uroiului (3 km) and Biserica Reformată (12 km).

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Simeria, Romania
Simeria, Hunedoara district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Simeria at a glance

Location
Hunedoara district, Romania
Population
about 13,827
Coordinates
45.8500° N, 23.0167° E
Places within 50 km
101 (33 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 caves

Top places to visit near Simeria

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Forts & heritage near Simeria

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simeria. The closest is Conacul Fáy Béla (1 km); the best-known is Deva Fortress (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Simeria

48 churches within 100 km of Simeria. The closest is Turnul Bisericii Vechi (12 km); the best-known is Biserica Reformată (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Simeria

28 caves within 100 km of Simeria. The closest is Tunel închis (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simeria

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simeria. The closest is Belvedere Măgura Uroiului (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Simeria

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Simeria. The closest is Cascada Clocota (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Simeria

12 museums within 100 km of Simeria. The closest is Simeria Dendrological Park (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Simeria

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simeria
  2. 3 km Belvedere Măgura Uroiului · viewpoint, Hunedoara
  3. 3 km Simeria Dendrological Park · museum, Hunedoara
  4. 12 km Deva Fortress · heritage site, Hunedoara
  5. 1 km Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation · museum, Hunedoara
  6. 1 km Biserica Reformată · church, Hunedoara
  7. 12 km Back to Simeria

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How to reach Simeria

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    Within 15 km of Simeria

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simeria by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4278Conacul Fáy Béla (1 km)
    Churches2048Turnul Bisericii Vechi (12 km)
    Caves1128Tunel închis (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints424Belvedere Măgura Uroiului (3 km)
    Waterfalls316Cascada Clocota (19 km)
    Museums412Simeria Dendrological Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Simeria Arboretum (2 km)
    Other attractions511Castra Germisara (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Lacul Cinciș (27 km)
    Parks22Arsenal Park (15 km)
    Buddhist sites12Prislop Monastery (34 km)

    Simeria: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simeria?

    Simeria Dendrological Park (museum, about 2 km), Belvedere Măgura Uroiului (viewpoint, about 3 km), Biserica Reformată (church, about 12 km), Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation (museum, about 12 km), Deva Fortress (heritage site, about 13 km), IAR-93 (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 caves, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Simeria?

    Conacul Fáy Béla, about 1 km by road; Ansamblul Conacului Daniel (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Simeria?

    Turnul Bisericii Vechi, about 12 km by road; Biserica Reformată (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Simeria?

    Tunel închis, about 17 km by road; Grota Haiducilor (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simeria?

    Start in Simeria, visit Belvedere Măgura Uroiului, then Simeria Dendrological Park, then Deva Fortress, then Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation, then Biserica Reformată, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simeria?

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

    Towns near Simeria

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