Giurgiu district, Romania

Places to visit near Ulmi

Ulmi is a town in Giurgiu district, Romania, home to about 7,606 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 12 museums and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fortul Nr. 1 Chitila (21 km), Palatul Mogoșoaia (22 km) and Lacul Morii (25 km).

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Ulmi, Romania
Ulmi, Giurgiu district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ulmi at a glance

Location
Giurgiu district, Romania
Population
about 7,606
Coordinates
44.4867° N, 25.7803° E
Places within 50 km
156 (86 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 Ulmi

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Forts & heritage near Ulmi

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulmi. The closest is Casa Mavrache (6 km); the best-known is Fortul Nr. 1 Chitila (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ulmi

53 churches within 100 km of Ulmi. The closest is Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi” (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ulmi

22 museums within 100 km of Ulmi. The closest is Brancovan Palace Museum (22 km); the best-known is National Museum of the Romanian Peasant (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ulmi

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ulmi. The closest is Stăvilarul Străulești (24 km); the best-known is Lacul Morii (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ulmi

8 parks within 100 km of Ulmi. The closest is Domeniul Știrbey (19 km); the best-known is Parcul Drumul Taberei (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ulmi

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ulmi. The closest is Pădurea Căscioarele (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ulmi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulmi
  2. 6 km Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi” · church, Giurgiu
  3. 5 km Biserica Bolintin-Vale · church, Giurgiu
  4. 27 km Lacul Morii · lake, Bucharest
  5. 7 km Fortul Nr. 1 Chitila · heritage site, Bucharest
  6. 5 km Palatul Mogoșoaia · heritage site, Ilfov
  7. 22 km Back to Ulmi

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How to reach Ulmi

    All places near Ulmi by distance

    Within 15 km of Ulmi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulmi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7382Casa Mavrache (6 km)
    Churches3653Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi” (6 km)
    Museums1222Brancovan Palace Museum (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1112Stăvilarul Străulești (24 km)
    Other attractions910Castelul de Apa Metalic (Fabrica de Paine) (29 km)
    Parks88Domeniul Știrbey (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Pădurea Căscioarele (14 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ciorogârla-Samurcășești Monastery (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Dealul Mitropoliei (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grand Mosque of Bucharest (28 km)

    Ulmi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulmi?

    Fortul Nr. 1 Chitila (heritage site, about 21 km), Palatul Mogoșoaia (heritage site, about 22 km), Lacul Morii (lake, about 25 km), Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi” (church, about 6 km), Biserica Bolintin-Vale (church, about 6 km), Casa Mavrache (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 12 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulmi?

    Casa Mavrache, about 6 km by road; Centrul Cultural-pastoral Gavril Drugănescu (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ulmi?

    Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi”, about 6 km by road; Biserica Bolintin-Vale (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ulmi?

    Brancovan Palace Museum, about 22 km by road; Potlogi Palace (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulmi?

    Start in Ulmi, visit Biserica „Sfinții Voievozi”, then Biserica Bolintin-Vale, then Lacul Morii, then Fortul Nr. 1 Chitila, then Palatul Mogoșoaia, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulmi?

    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.

    Towns near Ulmi

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