Brașov district, Romania

Places to visit near Șimon

Șimon is a town in Brașov district, Romania, home to about 1,312 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 15 caves. The must-see places are Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos (3 km), Bran Castle (4 km) and Piatra Craiului (10 km).

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Șimon at a glance

Location
Brașov district, Romania
Population
about 1,312
Coordinates
45.4848° N, 25.3566° E
Places within 50 km
138 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Șimon

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Șimon

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Șimon. The closest is La Bisericuță (7 km); the best-known is Omu (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Șimon

46 churches within 100 km of Șimon. The closest is Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Șimon

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Șimon. The closest is Bran Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Șimon

15 caves within 100 km of Șimon. The closest is Cripta Inima Reginei Maria (4 km); the best-known is Peștera Dâmbovicioara (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Șimon

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Șimon. The closest is Cascada La Chișătoare (6 km); the best-known is Busteni Cascada Urlatoarea (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Șimon

13 museums within 100 km of Șimon. The closest is Medieval Custom Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Șimon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Șimon
  2. 10 km Piatra Craiului · nature spot, Brașov
  3. 11 km Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești · church, Brașov
  4. 8 km Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos · church, Brașov
  5. 3 km Bran Castle · heritage site, Brașov
  6. 13 km Omu · viewpoint, Prahova
  7. 11 km Back to Șimon

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    Within 15 km of Șimon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Șimon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6491La Bisericuță (7 km)
    Churches1646Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1225Bran Castle (4 km)
    Caves1515Cripta Inima Reginei Maria (4 km)
    Waterfalls1013Cascada La Chișătoare (6 km)
    Museums413Medieval Custom Museum (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Barajul Bolboci (21 km)
    Treks66Bran-sub Măgura Mare-Măgura (5 km)
    Other attractions46The Sphinx (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Piatra Craiului (10 km)
    Buddhist sites12Ialomița Cave Monastery (15 km)

    Șimon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Șimon?

    Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos (church, about 3 km), Bran Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Piatra Craiului (nature spot, about 10 km), Omu (viewpoint, about 11 km), Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești (church, about 11 km), Peștera Dâmbovicioara (cave, about 14 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 15 caves, 10 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Șimon?

    La Bisericuță, about 7 km by road; Lancia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Șimon?

    Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos, about 3 km by road; Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Șimon?

    Bran Castle, about 4 km by road; Cetatea Oratea (Oratia) (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Șimon?

    Start in Șimon, visit Piatra Craiului, then Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești, then Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos, then Bran Castle, then Omu, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Șimon?

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

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