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Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania: what it is and when to go
Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe is a heritage site in Covasna County, Romania (Sfântu Gheorghe). Interests: Temples. 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 2 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 Covasna County, Romania · Temples
- Where
- Romania · Strada Cetății 1, Sfântu Gheorghe
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 147 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.87313, 25.78596
What it is and where
Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe is a heritage site in Covasna County, Romania (Sfântu Gheorghe). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sfântu Gheorghe, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 789 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.87313, 25.78596; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 147 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 Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe 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
- St. George's Church, Sfântu GheorgheHeritage site in Covasna County, Romania495 m
- INdiVINOWinery751 m
- Muzeul Național Secuiesc din Sfântu GheorgheMuseums and art1.3 km
- Munții Baraolt - Traseul de creastăHiking5.4 km
- Castra of ReciRoman fort in Dacia9.4 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 Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe?
It is a heritage site in Covasna County, Romania. It has articles in 2 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 Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 147 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 St. George's Church, Sfântu Gheorghe, INdiVINO, Muzeul Național Secuiesc din Sfântu Gheorghe. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Sfântu Gheorghe13 places to see in and around Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania: Feldioara Fortress, Muzeul Național Secuiesc din Sfântu Gheorghe, Lutheran church of Feldioara. Best time: May
- 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 Fortified church in Sfântu Gheorghe on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.