Olt district, Romania

Places to visit near Ursa

Ursa is a town in Olt district, Romania, home to about 1,102 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 0 caves, 8 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (16 km), Oescus (20 km) and Biserica Sf Vineri (24 km).

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Ursa at a glance

Location
Olt district, Romania
Population
about 1,102
Coordinates
43.7878° N, 24.6379° E
Places within 50 km
32 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Ursa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ursa: 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 Ursa

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ursa. The closest is Oescus (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Ursa

37 caves within 100 km of Ursa. The closest is Choveshkata Cave (61 km); the best-known is Devetashka Cave (81 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ursa

23 churches within 100 km of Ursa. The closest is Catedrala Ortodoxă Sfânta Treime (14 km); the best-known is Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ursa

17 museums within 100 km of Ursa. The closest is Archaeology and Ethnography Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ursa

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ursa. The closest is Pădurea Braniștea Catârilor - Rezervație Naturală (41 km); the best-known is Pleven Zoo (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Ursa

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Ursa. The closest is Cascada Coșcan (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ursa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ursa
  2. 7 km Barajul Izbiceni · lake, Olt
  3. 19 km Biserica Sf Vineri · church, Teleorman
  4. 7 km Св.Петър и Павел · church, Pleven
  5. 13 km Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz · church, Teleorman
  6. 30 km Oescus · heritage site, Pleven
  7. 20 km Back to Ursa

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How to reach Ursa

    All places near Ursa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ursa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage840Oescus (20 km)
    Caves037Choveshkata Cave (61 km)
    Churches823Catedrala Ortodoxă Sfânta Treime (14 km)
    Museums417Archaeology and Ethnography Museum (14 km)
    Other attractions411Castra Sucidava (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Pădurea Braniștea Catârilor - Rezervație Naturală (41 km)
    Waterfalls16Cascada Coșcan (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Barajul Izbiceni (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Средняк (31 km)
    Parks04Lavrov Park (66 km)
    Buddhist sites12Plăviceni Monastery (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Jiu Valley (83 km)

    Ursa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ursa?

    Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (church, about 16 km), Oescus (heritage site, about 20 km), Biserica Sf Vineri (church, about 24 km), Barajul Izbiceni (lake, about 7 km), Св.Петър и Павел (church, about 28 km), Cascada Coșcan (waterfall, about 13 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 4 museums, 4 other attractions, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ursa?

    Oescus, about 20 km by road; Римска крепост "Утус" (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ursa?

    Choveshkata Cave, about 61 km by road; Ginina Dupka (74 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ursa?

    Catedrala Ortodoxă Sfânta Treime, about 14 km by road; Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ursa?

    Start in Ursa, visit Barajul Izbiceni, then Biserica Sf Vineri, then Св.Петър и Павел, then Biserica Sfinții Trei Ierarhi Islaz, then Oescus, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ursa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Ursa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ursa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.