Prahova district, Romania

Places to visit near Slon

Slon is a town in Prahova district, Romania, home to about 2,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 24 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage and 15 museums. The must-see places are Mănăstirea Suzana (12 km), Castra of Drajna de Sus (14 km) and Museum of Salt (20 km).

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Slon at a glance

Location
Prahova district, Romania
Population
about 2,469
Coordinates
45.3552° N, 26.0419° E
Places within 50 km
152 (21 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 museums

Top places to visit near Slon

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Churches near Slon

55 churches within 100 km of Slon. The closest is Mănăstirea Suzana (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Slon

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Slon. The closest is Culmea Căzăturii (17 km); the best-known is Ciucaș (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Slon

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Slon. The closest is Castra of Drajna de Sus (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Slon

22 museums within 100 km of Slon. The closest is "Dumitru Ionescu" Museum (12 km); the best-known is Museum of Salt (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Slon

12 caves within 100 km of Slon. The closest is Pestera Lui Mocanu (25 km); the best-known is Cave Monasteries in Bozioru Mountains (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Slon

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Slon. The closest is Lacul Siriu (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Slon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Slon
  2. 12 km Mănăstirea Suzana · church, Prahova
  3. 22 km Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic · church, Prahova
  4. 1 km Museum of Salt · museum, Prahova
  5. 12 km Biserica Ortodoxă · church, Prahova
  6. 10 km Castra of Drajna de Sus · heritage site, Prahova
  7. 14 km Back to Slon

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How to reach Slon

    All places near Slon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Slon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2455Mănăstirea Suzana (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4855Culmea Căzăturii (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2441Castra of Drajna de Sus (14 km)
    Museums1522"Dumitru Ionescu" Museum (12 km)
    Other attractions1012Crasna Hermitage in Schiulești (14 km)
    Caves1012Pestera Lui Mocanu (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Lacul Siriu (28 km)
    Waterfalls57Cascada Schinda (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Gospodăria Traian Drăgulin (17 km)
    Treks46Dălghiu - Poiana Teslei (31 km)
    Buddhist sites44Cheia Monastery (17 km)
    Parks11Parcul Dimitrie Ghica (48 km)

    Slon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Slon?

    Mănăstirea Suzana (church, about 12 km), Castra of Drajna de Sus (heritage site, about 14 km), Museum of Salt (museum, about 20 km), Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic (church, about 20 km), Biserica Ortodoxă (church, about 23 km), "Nicolae Iorga" Memorial Museum (monument, about 24 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Slon?

    Mănăstirea Suzana, about 12 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Slon?

    Culmea Căzăturii, about 17 km by road; Bobul Mare (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Slon?

    Castra of Drajna de Sus, about 14 km by road; Cimitirul Eroilor Tabla Buții (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Slon?

    Start in Slon, visit Mănăstirea Suzana, then Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic, then Museum of Salt, then Biserica Ortodoxă, then Castra of Drajna de Sus, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Slon?

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

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