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Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei, Romania: what it is and when to go
Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei is a heritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania (Biserica Strei) (Deva, Romania). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. It has articles in 3 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
- Heritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania · Temples
- Local name
- Biserica Strei
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- TSR Timişoara, 129 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.7165, 22.98888
What it is and where
Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei is a heritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania (Biserica Strei) (Deva, Romania). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Deva, Romania, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.7165, 22.98888; the nearest main airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR, Timişoara), 129 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 Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei is May to October.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:30
- JulBest time15:11
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. 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
- Saint George's Church, StreisângeorgiuHeritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania3.0 km
- Zoo of HunedoaraWith kids · Wildlife6.8 km
- Saints Constantine and Elena Cathedral in HunedoaraHeritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania8.2 km
- Corvin CastleCastle in Hunedoara, Romania8.6 km
- Rezervația de zimbri Hațeg-SlivuțProtected area8.8 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
- Voroneț Monastery: heritage site in Suceava County, Romania
- Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral: heritage site in Timiș County, Romania
Every Romania place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei?
It is a heritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania (Biserica Strei in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei?
The nearest main airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), 129 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 Saint George's Church, Streisângeorgiu, Zoo of Hunedoara, Saints Constantine and Elena Cathedral in Hunedoara. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Deva, Romania12 places to see in and around Deva, Romania, Romania: Corvin Castle, Fortress of Deva, Costești-Cetățuie Dacian fortress. Best time: May to October.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Strei on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.