Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Șimișna

Șimișna is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 1,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 6 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Biserica Reformată (27 km), Saint Nicholas Church (32 km) and Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (32 km).

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Șimișna, Romania
Șimișna, Sălaj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Șimișna at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 1,095
Coordinates
47.2320° N, 23.6237° E
Places within 50 km
65 (11 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 Șimișna

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Forts & heritage near Șimișna

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Șimișna. The closest is Monument to the Famine of 1814 in Ileanda (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Șimișna

63 churches within 100 km of Șimișna. The closest is Biserica de Lemn Din Valea Loznei (13 km); the best-known is Biserica Reformată (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Șimișna

20 museums within 100 km of Șimișna. The closest is Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Șimișna

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Șimișna. The closest is Stanii Clițului (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Șimișna

7 caves within 100 km of Șimișna. The closest is Cuciulat Cave (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Șimișna

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Șimișna. The closest is Leánykapuszta (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Șimișna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Șimișna
  2. 13 km Biserica de Lemn Din Valea Loznei · church, Sălaj
  3. 13 km Monument to the Famine of 1814 in Ileanda · monument, Sălaj
  4. 35 km Biserica Reformată · church, Cluj
  5. 5 km Saint Nicholas Church · church, Cluj
  6. 1 km Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church · church, Cluj
  7. 32 km Back to Șimișna

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How to reach Șimișna

    All places near Șimișna by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Șimișna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage25118Monument to the Famine of 1814 in Ileanda (12 km)
    Churches2163Biserica de Lemn Din Valea Loznei (13 km)
    Museums620Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Stanii Clițului (20 km)
    Other attractions38Castra of Tihău (27 km)
    Caves27Cuciulat Cave (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Leánykapuszta (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lacul Lighet (37 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascada Pișătoarea (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Voivodeni Monastery (33 km)
    Parks01Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (64 km)
    Treks01Baia Mare - Pleștioare (64 km)

    Șimișna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Șimișna?

    Biserica Reformată (church, about 27 km), Saint Nicholas Church (church, about 32 km), Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (church, about 32 km), Monument to the Famine of 1814 in Ileanda (monument, about 12 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Valea Loznei (church, about 13 km), Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 35 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 6 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Șimișna?

    Monument to the Famine of 1814 in Ileanda, about 12 km by road; Castelul Haller (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Șimișna?

    Biserica de Lemn Din Valea Loznei, about 13 km by road; Biserica Romano-Catolică Din Coplean (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Șimișna?

    Rohia Monastery Museum Collection, about 35 km by road; Jibou Botanical Garden (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Șimișna?

    Start in Șimișna, visit Biserica de Lemn Din Valea Loznei, then Monument to the Famine of 1814 in Ileanda, then Biserica Reformată, then Saint Nicholas Church, then Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Șimișna?

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

    Towns near Șimișna

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