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Things to see in Bacău (Romania): 5 places and when to go
Bacău is a city in Romania with around 200,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly History (2), Temples (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Sinagoga Cerealistilor, Cathedral of the Lord's Ascension, Bacău and "Ion Borcea" Natural Sciences Museum Complex. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 46.5784, 26.9196
- Population
- About 200,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (2) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- IAS Iaşi, 86 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bacău
The places in and around Bacău, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sinagoga CerealistilorHistory · Temples531 m
- Cathedral of the Lord's Ascension, BacăuChurch in Bacău, Romania1.1 km
- "Ion Borcea" Natural Sciences Museum ComplexMuseum di Romania2.5 km
- Arie de Protecție Specială Avifaunistică Lacul Bacău IIProtected area1.9 km
- Observatorul Astronomic "Victor Anestin"Observatory1.8 km
When to go to Bacău
The best time to visit Bacău is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:04
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:49
- JunBest time15:37
- JulBest time15:17
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. In May, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bacău
The nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS, Iaşi), 86 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Plăieșii de Jos7 places74 km
- Iași17 places82 km
- Csíkdelne21 places87 km
- Mănăstirea Neamț5 places93 km
- Hătuica7 places94 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bacău?
The best known: Sinagoga Cerealistilor, Cathedral of the Lord's Ascension, Bacău, "Ion Borcea" Natural Sciences Museum Complex. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bacău?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23.
How do you get to Bacău?
The nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS), 86 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bacău as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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