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Things to see in Sighetu Marmației (Romania): 6 places and when to go
Sighetu Marmației is a town in Romania, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), Museums and art (2), Nature (2). The best known are Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance, Mănăstirea and Maramureș Village Museum. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 47.9261, 23.8996
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (2) · History (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 128 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sighetu Marmației
The places in and around Sighetu Marmației, 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.
- Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the ResistanceMuseum in Sighetu Marmației, Romania641 m
- MănăstireaTemples14 km
- Maramureș Village MuseumMuseum in Romania2.5 km
- The Elevation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Sighetu MarmațieiHeritage site in Maramureș County, Romania619 m
- Reformed church in Sighetu MarmațieiHeritage site in Maramureș County, Romania1.2 km
- Carpathian Biosphere ReserveBiosphere reserve in Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine13 km
When to go to Sighetu Marmației
The best time to visit Sighetu Marmației 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.
- JanPossible8:36
- FebPossible9:59
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:25
- MayBest time14:57
- JunBest time15:48
- JulBest time15:27
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible8:59
- DecPossible8:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. In May, 6 of the 6 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 Sighetu Marmației
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 128 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
- Baia Mare16 places38 km
- Mănăstirea7 places71 km
- Zalău8 places105 km
- Baica5 places105 km
- Șimleu Silvaniei9 places113 km
- Cluj-Napoca27 places129 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sighetu Marmației?
The best known: Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance, Mănăstirea, Maramureș Village Museum, The Elevation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Sighetu Marmației, Reformed church in Sighetu Marmației. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sighetu Marmației?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12.
How do you get to Sighetu Marmației?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 128 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sighetu Marmației as the destination and these 6 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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