Prahova district, Romania

Places to visit near Urlaţi

Urlaţi is a town in Prahova district, Romania, home to about 11,798 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 11 museums and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (17 km), Biserica Sfânta Vineri (21 km) and Casa Compozitorului Paul Constantinescu (21 km).

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Urlaţi, Romania
Urlaţi, Prahova district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Urlaţi at a glance

Location
Prahova district, Romania
Population
about 11,798
Coordinates
44.9833° N, 26.2333° E
Places within 50 km
54 (19 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 Urlaţi

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Forts & heritage near Urlaţi

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urlaţi. The closest is Conacul Nucu (3 km); the best-known is Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Urlaţi

38 churches within 100 km of Urlaţi. The closest is Biserica Ortodoxă Din Lemn Sfinții Ioachim Și Ana (20 km); the best-known is Biserica Sfânta Vineri (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Urlaţi

23 museums within 100 km of Urlaţi. The closest is Bellu Mansion in Urlați (3 km); the best-known is Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel” (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Urlaţi

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Urlaţi. The closest is Snagov Monastery (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Urlaţi

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Urlaţi. The closest is Dealul Mitropoliei (79 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Urlaţi

5 parks within 100 km of Urlaţi. The closest is Grădina Icoanei (76 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Urlaţi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Urlaţi
  2. 17 km Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov · heritage site, Prahova
  3. 6 km Biserica Sfânta Vineri · church, Prahova
  4. 1 km "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum · museum, Prahova
  5. 1 km Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel” · museum, Prahova
  6. 1 km Casa Compozitorului Paul Constantinescu · heritage site, Prahova
  7. 21 km Back to Urlaţi

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How to reach Urlaţi

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urlaţi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2468Conacul Nucu (3 km)
    Churches1038Biserica Ortodoxă Din Lemn Sfinții Ioachim Și Ana (20 km)
    Museums1123Bellu Mansion in Urlați (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs215Snagov Monastery (36 km)
    Other attractions411Schitul rupestru „La Chilii” (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints011Dealul Mitropoliei (79 km)
    Parks05Grădina Icoanei (76 km)
    Caves13Grota Chilie (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Bucov (Ploieşti) Botanical Garden (18 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascada Urlătoarea (91 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vărbila Monastery (10 km)

    Urlaţi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urlaţi?

    Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov (heritage site, about 17 km), Biserica Sfânta Vineri (church, about 21 km), Casa Compozitorului Paul Constantinescu (heritage site, about 21 km), Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel” (museum, about 21 km), "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum (museum, about 21 km), Monumentul Vânătorilor Din Războiul de Independență (church, about 22 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 11 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Urlaţi?

    Conacul Nucu, about 3 km by road; Zid de Incintă (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Urlaţi?

    Biserica Ortodoxă Din Lemn Sfinții Ioachim Și Ana, about 20 km by road; Biserica Sfânta Vineri (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Urlaţi?

    Bellu Mansion in Urlați, about 3 km by road; "Constantin Si Ion Stere" Memorial Museum (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urlaţi?

    Start in Urlaţi, visit Casa Constantin Stere Din Bucov, then Biserica Sfânta Vineri, then "Ion Luca Caragiale" Museum, then Gimnaziul de băieți „Sfinții Petru și Pavel”, then Casa Compozitorului Paul Constantinescu, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urlaţi?

    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 Urlaţi

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