Mehedinți district, Romania

Places to visit near Şovarna

Şovarna is a town in Mehedinți district, Romania, home to about 1,416 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches and 12 caves. The must-see places are God's Bridge (17 km), Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (20 km) and Cascada Afluent Topolnita (21 km).

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Şovarna, Romania
Şovarna, Mehedinți district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Şovarna at a glance

Location
Mehedinți district, Romania
Population
about 1,416
Coordinates
44.8536° N, 22.7925° E
Places within 50 km
106 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Şovarna

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Forts & heritage near Şovarna

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Şovarna. The closest is Cula Glogoveanu (16 km); the best-known is Water Castle (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Şovarna

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Şovarna. The closest is Cornetu (13 km); the best-known is Vârful Lui Stan (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Şovarna

31 churches within 100 km of Şovarna. The closest is Biserica „Sf. Nicolae” (16 km); the best-known is Catedrala Severin (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Şovarna

29 caves within 100 km of Şovarna. The closest is Peștera Balta (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Şovarna

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Şovarna. The closest is Cascada Buraica (6 km); the best-known is Cascada Afluent Topolnita (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Şovarna

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Şovarna. The closest is Mehedinţi Plateau Geopark (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Şovarna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Şovarna
  2. 6 km Cascada Buraica · waterfall, Mehedinți
  3. 15 km Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă · Buddhist site, Mehedinți
  4. 21 km Vârful Lui Stan · viewpoint, Mehedinți
  5. 23 km Mehedinţi Plateau Geopark · nature spot, Mehedinți
  6. 15 km Cascada Afluent Topolnita · waterfall, Mehedinți
  7. 21 km Back to Şovarna

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    All places near Şovarna by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Şovarna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2951Cula Glogoveanu (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints743Cornetu (13 km)
    Churches1331Biserica „Sf. Nicolae” (16 km)
    Caves1229Peștera Balta (17 km)
    Other attractions1323Ansamblul Glogoveanu (16 km)
    Waterfalls817Cascada Buraica (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens917Mehedinţi Plateau Geopark (10 km)
    Buddhist sites59Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Iron Gate I (36 km)
    Museums57"Iron Gates" Region Museum (34 km)
    Treks23European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Șimian (35 km)

    Şovarna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Şovarna?

    God's Bridge (attraction, about 17 km), Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (Buddhist site, about 20 km), Cascada Afluent Topolnita (waterfall, about 21 km), Cascada Buraica (waterfall, about 6 km), Vârful Lui Stan (viewpoint, about 30 km), Mehedinţi Plateau Geopark (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 12 caves, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Şovarna?

    Cula Glogoveanu, about 16 km by road; Casa Culă Eftimie Nicolaescu (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Şovarna?

    Cornetu, about 13 km by road; Vârful Lui Stan (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Şovarna?

    Biserica „Sf. Nicolae”, about 16 km by road; Biserica „Sfântul Ilie” (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Şovarna?

    Start in Şovarna, visit Cascada Buraica, then Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă, then Vârful Lui Stan, then Mehedinţi Plateau Geopark, then Cascada Afluent Topolnita, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Şovarna?

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

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