Călărași district, Romania

Places to visit near Sohatu

Sohatu is a town in Călărași district, Romania, home to about 3,511 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 12 museums and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mânăstirea Plătărești (15 km), Mănăstirea Cernica (29 km) and Dudești Cioplea Church (36 km).

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Sohatu, Romania
Sohatu, Călărași district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sohatu at a glance

Location
Călărași district, Romania
Population
about 3,511
Coordinates
44.3167° N, 26.5000° E
Places within 50 km
165 (81 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Sohatu

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Forts & heritage near Sohatu

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sohatu. The closest is Cruce de Piatră (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sohatu

61 churches within 100 km of Sohatu. The closest is Biserica „Schimbarea la Față” (1 km); the best-known is Mânăstirea Plătărești (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sohatu

19 museums within 100 km of Sohatu. The closest is The Stone House (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sohatu

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sohatu. The closest is Barajul Cernica (26 km); the best-known is Lake Fundeni (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Sohatu

8 parks within 100 km of Sohatu. The closest is Parcul Pantelimon (34 km); the best-known is Parcul Tineretului (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Sohatu

2 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sohatu. The closest is Negoești Monastery (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sohatu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sohatu
  2. 1 km Biserica „Schimbarea la Față” · church, Călărași
  3. 6 km Cruce de Piatră · heritage site, Călărași
  4. 23 km Mănăstirea Cernica · church, Ilfov
  5. 15 km Mânăstirea Plătărești · church, Călărași
  6. 18 km Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” · church, Călărași
  7. 7 km Back to Sohatu

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How to reach Sohatu

    All places near Sohatu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sohatu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7386Cruce de Piatră (7 km)
    Churches4961Biserica „Schimbarea la Față” (1 km)
    Museums1219The Stone House (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1215Barajul Cernica (26 km)
    Parks88Parcul Pantelimon (34 km)
    Other attractions88Monumentul Eroilor Căzuți în Primul și al Doilea Război Mondial (36 km)
    Buddhist sites12Negoești Monastery (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Dealul Mitropoliei (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parcul Natural Văcărești (38 km)

    Sohatu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sohatu?

    Mânăstirea Plătărești (church, about 15 km), Biserica „Schimbarea la Față” (church, about 1 km), Cruce de Piatră (heritage site, about 7 km), Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (church, about 7 km), Mănăstirea Cernica (church, about 29 km), Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” (church, about 9 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 12 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sohatu?

    Cruce de Piatră, about 7 km by road; Casa Domnească (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sohatu?

    Biserica „Schimbarea la Față”, about 1 km by road; Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Sohatu?

    The Stone House, about 20 km by road; Muzeul Mănăstirii Cernica (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sohatu?

    Start in Sohatu, visit Biserica „Schimbarea la Față”, then Cruce de Piatră, then Mănăstirea Cernica, then Mânăstirea Plătărești, then Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului”, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sohatu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

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