Romania

Places to visit near Târnava

Târnava is a town in Romania, home to about 2,019 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 2 museums and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel (34 km), Teleorman County Museum (34 km) and Catedrala Arhiepiscopală Alexandria (34 km).

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Târnava at a glance

Location
Romania
Population
about 2,019
Coordinates
44.1444° N, 25.5635° E
Places within 50 km
44 (3 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 Târnava

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Târnava: 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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Forts & heritage near Târnava

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Târnava. The closest is Cula Lui Costea (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Târnava

54 churches within 100 km of Târnava. The closest is Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” (19 km); the best-known is Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Târnava

16 museums within 100 km of Târnava. The closest is Teleorman County Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Târnava

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Târnava. The closest is Lacul Morii (63 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Târnava

5 parks within 100 km of Târnava. The closest is Parcul Drumul Taberei (60 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Târnava

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Târnava. The closest is Pădurea Lipoveanca (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Târnava

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Târnava
  2. 19 km Cula Lui Costea · heritage site, Teleorman
  3. 30 km Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel · church, Teleorman
  4. 1 km Teleorman County Museum · museum, Teleorman
  5. 1 km Catedrala Arhiepiscopală Alexandria · church, Teleorman
  6. 43 km Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” · church, Giurgiu
  7. 19 km Back to Târnava

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From travellers near Târnava

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Târnava by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2484Cula Lui Costea (19 km)
    Churches1654Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” (19 km)
    Museums216Teleorman County Museum (34 km)
    Other attractions013"Triumph" Statue (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs010Lacul Morii (63 km)
    Parks05Parcul Drumul Taberei (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Pădurea Lipoveanca (36 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ciorogârla-Samurcășești Monastery (51 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Dealul Mitropoliei (66 km)
    Caves01Орлова чука (86 km)

    Târnava: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Târnava?

    Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel (church, about 34 km), Teleorman County Museum (museum, about 34 km), Catedrala Arhiepiscopală Alexandria (church, about 34 km), Cula Lui Costea (heritage site, about 19 km), Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena” (church, about 19 km), Școala Veche (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 2 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Târnava?

    Cula Lui Costea, about 19 km by road; Școala Veche (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Târnava?

    Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena”, about 19 km by road; Biserica "Sifinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril" (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Târnava?

    Teleorman County Museum, about 34 km by road; Village Museum (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Târnava?

    Start in Târnava, visit Cula Lui Costea, then Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel, then Teleorman County Museum, then Catedrala Arhiepiscopală Alexandria, then Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena”, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Târnava?

    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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