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Things to see in Târgu Mureș (Romania): 14 places and when to go
Târgu Mureș is a city in Romania with around 149,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (6), Temples (4), History (2). The best known are Fortress Church, Târgu Mureș, Saint John the Baptist Church, Târgu Mureș and Ascension of the Lord Cathedral, Târgu Mureș. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 46.5582, 24.5578
- Population
- About 149,000
- Places
- 14 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, 71 km as the crow flies
What to see in Târgu Mureș
The places in and around Târgu Mureș, 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.
- Fortress Church, Târgu MureșChurch building in Mureș County, Romania1.4 km
- Saint John the Baptist Church, Târgu MureșHeritage site in Mureș County, Romania1.5 km
- Ascension of the Lord Cathedral, Târgu MureșCathedral in Târgu Mureș, Romania1.4 km
- Citadel of Târgu MureșHistory1.4 km
- Small Reformed Church in Târgu MureșChurch building in Mureș County, Romania2.2 km
- Bethlen CastleCastle in Iernut, Romania27 km
- Complexul de Agrement și Sport MureșulWith kids1.3 km
- Târgu Mureș Zoological GardenWith kids · Wildlife2.9 km
- Via Mariae M01-51 (Pogăceaua - Sântana de Mureș ( Tîrgu Mureș))Hiking12 km
- Via Mariae M01-52 (Sântana de Mureș (Tîrgu Mures) - Valea)Hiking8.9 km
- Via Mariae M01-53 (Valea - Sărățeni)Hiking27 km
- Via Mariae M05-46 Sântana de Mureș (Tîrgu Mures) - ValeaHiking8.9 km
- Via Mariae M05-47 Valea - SărățeniHiking27 km
- Via Mariaet M05-45 Pogăceaua - Sântana de Mureș ( Tîrgu Mureș)Hiking12 km
When to go to Târgu Mureș
The best time to visit Târgu Mureș 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.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:17
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. In May, 14 of the 14 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 Târgu Mureș
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 71 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
- Reghin6 places28 km
- Sighișoara6 places42 km
- Praid9 places43 km
- Valea Viilor6 places57 km
- Movile5 places62 km
- Viscri5 places69 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Târgu Mureș?
The best known: Fortress Church, Târgu Mureș, Saint John the Baptist Church, Târgu Mureș, Ascension of the Lord Cathedral, Târgu Mureș, Citadel of Târgu Mureș, Small Reformed Church in Târgu Mureș. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Târgu Mureș?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23.
How do you get to Târgu Mureș?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 71 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Târgu Mureș as the destination and these 14 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.
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