Place to visit
Cârța Monastery, Romania: what it is and when to go
Cârța Monastery is an abbey (Mănăstirea Cârța) in Romania (Strada Principală 9). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Abbey · History, Temples
- Local name
- Mănăstirea Cârța
- Where
- Romania · Strada Principală 9
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 130 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mar-Sep: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00, Oct-Feb: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Coordinates
- 45.79199, 24.56896
What it is and where
Cârța Monastery is an abbey (Mănăstirea Cârța) in Romania (Strada Principală 9). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Abația din Cârța este singura mânăstire cisterciană păstrată parțial în România, construită în circa 1202.
Its coordinates are 45.79199, 24.56896; the nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Temples places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cârța Monastery is May to October.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:08
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:18
- MayBest time14:44
- JunBest time15:30
- JulBest time15:11
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | May to October | November to April |
| Temples | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cârța Monastery has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The Wooden Church of IlimbavHeritage site in Sibiu County, Romania9.2 km
- Povestea CalendaruluiWith kids12 km
- Lutheran church in Nocrich, SibiuHeritage site in Sibiu County, Romania15 km
- Fortified church in VeseudHeritage site in Sibiu County, Romania16 km
- Fortified Lutheran church of AlțânaFortified church in Alțâna, Sibiu County, Romania17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: History
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- Bran Castle: Medieval castle in Braşov county, Romania
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Horezu Monastery: heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- Wooden churches of Maramureș: complex of multiple wooden churches in Maramures, Romania
- Corvin Castle: Castle in Hunedoara, Romania
Every Romania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cârța Monastery?
It is an abbey (Mănăstirea Cârța in the local language) in Romania. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cârța Monastery?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Cârța Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have The Wooden Church of Ilimbav, Povestea Calendarului, Lutheran church in Nocrich, Sibiu. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- History328 places for history in Romania, from Danube Delta to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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.
- 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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