Covasna district, Romania

Places to visit near Turia

Turia is a town in Covasna district, Romania, home to about 3,846 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 25 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 caves. The must-see places are Biserica Fortificată (9 km), Biserica Reformată Fortificată (10 km) and Cetatea Bálványos (14 km).

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Turia, Romania
Turia, Covasna district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Turia at a glance

Location
Covasna district, Romania
Population
about 3,846
Coordinates
46.0333° N, 26.0500° E
Places within 50 km
94 (21 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 Turia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Turia: 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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Churches near Turia

78 churches within 100 km of Turia. The closest is Biserica Reformată (2 km); the best-known is Biserica Fortificată (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Turia

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Turia. The closest is Mansion Apor (1 km); the best-known is Cetatea Bálványos (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Turia

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Turia. The closest is Kő Möge (13 km); the best-known is Ciomadul (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ciomadul · viewpoint · Harghita · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ciomatul Mare · viewpoint · Harghita · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Murgol Mare · viewpoint · Covasna · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Pilișca Mare · viewpoint · Harghita · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Kő Möge · viewpoint · Covasna · ~13 km
  • Bodoc · viewpoint · Covasna · ~15 km

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Caves near Turia

11 caves within 100 km of Turia. The closest is Grota Timsós (15 km); the best-known is Grota Sulfuroasă (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Turia

10 museums within 100 km of Turia. The closest is "Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Turia

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Turia. The closest is Ciomad - Balvanyos (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Turia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Turia
  2. 15 km Grota Sulfuroasă · cave, Covasna
  3. 2 km Cetatea Bálványos · heritage site, Covasna
  4. 24 km Biserica Sfinții Simon și Iuda · church, Covasna
  5. 9 km Biserica Fortificată · church, Covasna
  6. 16 km Biserica Reformată Fortificată · church, Covasna
  7. 10 km Back to Turia

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How to reach Turia

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    Within 15 km of Turia

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Turia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2578Biserica Reformată (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2247Mansion Apor (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1936Kő Möge (13 km)
    Caves511Grota Timsós (15 km)
    Museums710"Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Ciomad - Balvanyos (14 km)
    Other attractions47Angustia (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Saint Anne (20 km)
    Waterfalls25Cascada Valea Zânelor (32 km)
    Parks12Parcul Elisabeta (35 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ferences Kolostor (53 km)
    Treks02Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (80 km)

    Turia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Turia?

    Biserica Fortificată (church, about 9 km), Biserica Reformată Fortificată (church, about 10 km), Cetatea Bálványos (heritage site, about 14 km), Grota Sulfuroasă (cave, about 15 km), Biserica Sfinții Simon și Iuda (church, about 17 km), Ciomadul (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Turia?

    Biserica Reformată, about 2 km by road; Szent István Kápolna - Perkő (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Turia?

    Mansion Apor, about 1 km by road; Cetatea Ika (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Turia?

    Kő Möge, about 13 km by road; Bodoc (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Turia?

    Start in Turia, visit Grota Sulfuroasă, then Cetatea Bálványos, then Biserica Sfinții Simon și Iuda, then Biserica Fortificată, then Biserica Reformată Fortificată, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Turia?

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

    Towns near Turia

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