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Things to see in Zalău (Romania): 8 places and when to go
Zalău is a town in Romania with around 63,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (2), Nature (1). The best known are Porolissum, Docidava and Castra of Tihău. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 47.175, 23.063
- Population
- About 63,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Temples (2) · Nature (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 64 km as the crow flies
What to see in Zalău
The places in and around Zalău, 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.
- PorolissumAncient Roman settlement in Dacia7.1 km
- DocidavaRoman fort in Dacia14 km
- Castra of TihăuRoman fort in Dacia22 km
- Jósika CastleHeritage site in Sălaj County, Romania23 km
- Jibou Botanical GardenBotanical garden in Romania17 km
- Wesselenyi castle in JibouHeritage site in Sălaj County, Romania17 km
- Wooden church of the Archangels in Ciumărna, SălajHeritage site in Sălaj County, Romania7.7 km
- Reformed Church, ZalăuHeritage site in Sălaj County, Romania713 m
When to go to Zalău
The best time to visit Zalău 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.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecPossible8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In May, 8 of the 8 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 Zalău
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 64 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
- Șimleu Silvaniei9 places21 km
- Baica5 places21 km
- Marisel6 places57 km
- Cluj-Napoca27 places59 km
- Mănăstirea7 places66 km
- Baia Mare16 places66 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zalău?
The best known: Porolissum, Docidava, Castra of Tihău, Jósika Castle, Jibou Botanical Garden. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zalău?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Zalău?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zalău as the destination and these 8 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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