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Şimleu Silvaniei

Şimleu Silvaniei is a town in Sălaj district, Romania of about 15,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 7 caves. The must-see places are Cetatea Báthory, Dacidava and Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei.

47.2333° N, 22.8000° EPop. 15,721

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see64
Notable174
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Şimleu Silvaniei

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:02 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Şimleu Silvaniei
  2. Bic Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  3. Vârșolț Lakelake · 45 min
  4. The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvanieichurch · 30 min
  5. The Wooden Church of Derșidachurch · 30 min
  6. Lapiș Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Şimleu Silvaniei
Today’s loopŞimleu SilvanieiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Şimleu Silvaniei?

Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 1 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 1 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 1 km), Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 6 km), Bic Monastery (monastery, about 6 km), Vârșolț Lake (lake, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Şimleu Silvaniei?

64 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 7 caves, 5 waterfalls, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Şimleu Silvaniei?

Báthory-vár, about 1 km by road; Cetatea Báthory (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Şimleu Silvaniei?

Biserica Ortodoxă Bădăcin, about 6 km by road; Bic Monastery (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Şimleu Silvaniei?

Start in Şimleu Silvaniei, visit Bic Monastery, then Vârșolț Lake, then The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, then The Wooden Church of Derșida, then Lapiș Forest, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.