Place to visit
Humor Monastery, Romania: what it is and when to go
Humor Monastery is a monastery 5km north of Gura Humorului, Romania (Mănăstirea Humor) (Mănăstirea Humorului). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. It has articles in 15 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
- Monastery 5km north of Gura Humorului, Romania · Temples
- Local name
- Mănăstirea Humor
- Where
- Romania · Mănăstirea Humorului
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- IAS Iaşi, 141 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.59355, 25.85457
What it is and where
Humor Monastery is a monastery 5km north of Gura Humorului, Romania (Mănăstirea Humor) (Mănăstirea Humorului). It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 47.59355, 25.85457; the nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS, Iaşi), 141 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the 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 Humor Monastery is May to October.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. 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.
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
- Voroneț MonasteryHeritage site in Suceava County, Romania8.5 km
- Arbore ChurchOrthodox church in Suceava County, Romania17 km
- Artcetera LodgeMountains · Hiking18 km
- All Saints church in Părhăuți, SuceavaHeritage site in Suceava County, Romania22 km
- Moldovița MonasteryHeritage site in Suceava County, Romania22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Temples
- Horezu Monastery: heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- National Cathedral of Romania: cathedral in Bucharest
- Sarmizegetusa Regia: ancient Dacian settlement
- Biserica Neagră: cathedral in Brașov, Transylvania, Romania
- Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral: heritage site in Timiș County, Romania
- St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca: church in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Every Romania place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Humor Monastery?
It is a monastery 5km north of Gura Humorului, Romania (Mănăstirea Humor in the local language). It has articles in 15 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 Humor Monastery?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Humor Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS), 141 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 Voroneț Monastery, Arbore Church, Artcetera Lodge. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- 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.
- 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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