Suceava district, Romania

Places to visit near Straja

Straja is a town in Suceava district, Romania, home to about 5,304 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 13 waterfalls and 4 museums. The must-see places are Mănăstirea Putna (8 km), Lunhul (23 km) and Шурдин (найвищий перевал України) (28 km).

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Straja, Romania
Straja, Suceava district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Straja at a glance

Location
Suceava district, Romania
Population
about 5,304
Coordinates
47.9167° N, 25.5500° E
Places within 50 km
113 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Straja

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Straja

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Straja. The closest is Petroushka (10 km); the best-known is Lunhul (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Straja

32 churches within 100 km of Straja. The closest is Mănăstirea Putna (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Straja

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Straja. The closest is Королівський (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Straja

14 museums within 100 km of Straja. The closest is Етнографічний музей (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Straja

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Straja. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Straja

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Straja. The closest is Sucevița Monastery (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Straja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Straja
  2. 10 km Hermit Daniil's Cave · cave, Suceava
  3. 2 km Mănăstirea Putna · church, Suceava
  4. 29 km Lunhul · viewpoint, Vyzhnytsia Raion
  5. 6 km Шурдин (найвищий перевал України) · viewpoint, Vyzhnytsia Raion
  6. 20 km Petroushka · viewpoint, Chernivtsi Raion
  7. 10 km Back to Straja

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How to reach Straja

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Straja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints66117Petroushka (10 km)
    Churches1332Mănăstirea Putna (8 km)
    Waterfalls1327Королівський (19 km)
    Museums414Етнографічний музей (14 km)
    Forts & heritage712Monumentul Eroilor (12 km)
    Buddhist sites25Sucevița Monastery (24 km)
    Other attractions25Clopotniță (40 km)
    Caves24Hermit Daniil's Cave (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Національний природний парк «Черемоський» (44 km)
    Temples11Храм Різдва Іоанна Предтечі (14 km)
    Treks11Via Transilvanica Bucovina (48 km)
    Parks01Park of Reformation (60 km)

    Straja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Straja?

    Mănăstirea Putna (church, about 8 km), Lunhul (viewpoint, about 23 km), Шурдин (найвищий перевал України) (viewpoint, about 28 km), Hermit Daniil's Cave (cave, about 10 km), Petroushka (viewpoint, about 10 km), Успенський собор (church, about 32 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 13 waterfalls, 4 museums, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Straja?

    Petroushka, about 10 km by road; Lunhul (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Straja?

    Mănăstirea Putna, about 8 km by road; Biserica Mănăstirii Suceviţa (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Straja?

    Королівський, about 19 km by road; Borsuky Waterfall (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Straja?

    Start in Straja, visit Hermit Daniil's Cave, then Mănăstirea Putna, then Lunhul, then Шурдин (найвищий перевал України), then Petroushka, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Straja?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Straja

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