Sibiu district, Romania

Places to visit near Tălmăcel

Tălmăcel is a town in Sibiu district, Romania, home to about 1,381 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (9 km), The Fortified Church of Bradu (13 km) and Bazilica Sfântul Mihail (15 km).

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Tălmăcel at a glance

Location
Sibiu district, Romania
Population
about 1,381
Coordinates
45.6471° N, 24.2427° E
Places within 50 km
147 (45 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 Tălmăcel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tălmăcel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tălmăcel

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tălmăcel. The closest is Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Tălmăcel

43 churches within 100 km of Tălmăcel. The closest is Biserica Evanghelică (13 km); the best-known is The Fortified Church of Bradu (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tălmăcel

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tălmăcel. The closest is Cetatea Tălmaciu (3 km); the best-known is Episcop Georg Daniel Teutsch (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tălmăcel

17 museums within 100 km of Tălmăcel. The closest is Astra Museum Sibiu (19 km); the best-known is Steam Locomotives Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tălmăcel

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tălmăcel. The closest is Béka-szikla (16 km); the best-known is Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Tălmăcel

5 caves within 100 km of Tălmăcel. The closest is Picioru Boului Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tălmăcel

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 Tălmăcel
  2. 9 km Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu · viewpoint, Sibiu
  3. 14 km The Fortified Church of Bradu · church, Sibiu
  4. 20 km Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire" · church, Sibiu
  5. 7 km Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park · nature spot, Sibiu
  6. 6 km Bazilica Sfântul Mihail · church, Sibiu
  7. 15 km Back to Tălmăcel

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How to reach Tălmăcel

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    Within 15 km of Tălmăcel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tălmăcel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5262Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (9 km)
    Churches1843Biserica Evanghelică (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2138Cetatea Tălmaciu (3 km)
    Other attractions3134Turnul Spart (8 km)
    Museums1117Astra Museum Sibiu (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Béka-szikla (16 km)
    Caves15Picioru Boului Cave (17 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascada Urlătoarea Lupilor (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Bâlea Lake (37 km)
    Buddhist sites12Cârţa Monastery (38 km)
    Treks11Cisnădie - Vf. Măgura - Valea Sadului (12 km)

    Tălmăcel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tălmăcel?

    Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (viewpoint, about 9 km), The Fortified Church of Bradu (church, about 13 km), Bazilica Sfântul Mihail (church, about 15 km), Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire" (church, about 22 km), Steam Locomotives Museum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 31 other attractions, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tălmăcel?

    Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu, about 9 km by road; Culmea Nașița (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tălmăcel?

    Biserica Evanghelică, about 13 km by road; The Fortified Church of Bradu (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tălmăcel?

    Cetatea Tălmaciu, about 3 km by road; Castelul Turnu Roșu (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tălmăcel?

    Start in Tălmăcel, visit Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu, then The Fortified Church of Bradu, then Biserica Ortodoxă Română "Buna Vestire", then Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park, then Bazilica Sfântul Mihail, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tălmăcel?

    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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