Place to visit
Germisara, Romania: what it is and when to go
Germisara is a Roman fort in Dacia in Romania (Orăștie). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. It has articles in 6 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
- Roman fort in Dacia · History
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 106 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.89387, 23.19039
What it is and where
Germisara is a Roman fort in Dacia in Romania (Orăștie). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Orăștie, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 6.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.89387, 23.19039; the nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History 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 Germisara is May to October.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:19
- MayBest time14:44
- JunBest time15:31
- JulBest time15:12
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. 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
- Roman chapel in GeoagiuHeritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania3.1 km
- Orăștie CitadelHeritage site in Hunedoara County, Romania6.3 km
- Arsenal ParkNature · With kids7.4 km
- Măgura UroiuluiArchaeological site in Romania12 km
- Dacian fortress of ArdeuDacian fortified town14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: History
- Danube Delta: river delta in Eastern Europe located on the territory of Romania and Ukraine
- Bran Castle: Medieval castle in Braşov county, Romania
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Horezu Monastery: heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- Wooden churches of Maramureș: complex of multiple wooden churches in Maramures, Romania
- Corvin Castle: Castle in Hunedoara, Romania
Every Romania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Germisara?
It is a Roman fort in Dacia in Romania. It has articles in 6 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 Germisara?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Germisara?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 106 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 Roman chapel in Geoagiu, Orăștie Citadel, Arsenal Park. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Orăștie5 places to see in and around Orăștie, Romania: Germisara, Orăștie Citadel, Roman chapel in Geoagiu. Best time: May to October.
- History328 places for history in Romania, from Danube Delta 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 Germisara on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.