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Things to see in Baia Mare (Romania): 16 places and when to go
Baia Mare is a city in Romania with around 137,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), History (4), Nature (3). The best known are Budești Josani church, Assumption of Mary Cathedral, Baia Mare and Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Șurdești. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 47.6595, 23.5791
- Population
- About 137,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 98 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Creasta Cocoșului, at 1,428 m.
What to see in Baia Mare
The places in and around Baia Mare, 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.
- Budești Josani churchHeritage site in Maramureș County, Romania29 km
- Assumption of Mary Cathedral, Baia MareHeritage site in Maramureș County, Romania719 m
- Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, ȘurdeștiGreek-Catholic church in Maramureș County, Romania16 km
- Saint Parascheva Church, DeseștiHeritage site in Desești, Maramureș County, Romania24 km
- Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, PlopișRomanian Orthodox church in Plopiș village, Șișești Commune, Maramureș County, Romania16 km
- Wooden churches in HoteniHeritage site in Maramureș County, Romania27 km
- Castle of ColtăuHeritage site in Maramureș County, Romania7.8 km
- Creasta CocoșuluiNature · Mountains20 km
- Gutin MountainsProtected area21 km
- IgnișSummit11 km
- Pasul Gutâi – Creasta Cocoșului – Pasul Neteda (red stripe)Hiking20 km
- Pasul Gutâi - Vârful IgnișHiking13 km
- PlanetariumPlanetarium1.2 km
- ȘuiorSki resort15 km
- SuperSki CavnicSki resort23 km
- Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki wooden church in RăzoareHeritage site in Maramureș County, Romania28 km
When to go to Baia Mare
The best time to visit Baia Mare 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.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. In May, 14 of the 16 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 Baia Mare
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 98 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
- Sighetu Marmației6 places38 km
- Mănăstirea7 places49 km
- Zalău8 places66 km
- Baica5 places68 km
- Șimleu Silvaniei9 places76 km
- Cluj-Napoca27 places97 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Baia Mare?
The best known: Budești Josani church, Assumption of Mary Cathedral, Baia Mare, Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Șurdești, Saint Parascheva Church, Desești, Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Plopiș. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Baia Mare?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Baia Mare?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 98 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Baia Mare as the destination and these 16 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.
Keep reading
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Temples259 places for temples in Romania, from Horezu Monastery to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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