Meseș Mountains

#445 among destinations in Romania

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Meseș Mountains are a mountain range in Transylvania, Romania, which belongs to the Apuseni Mountains. The highest peak is Măgura Priei Peak, at 996 m. ()

Local name: Munții Meseș Maximum elevation: 3268 ftCoordinates: 47°7'6"N, 23°2'4"E

Location

SălajRomania

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Day trips

Meseș Mountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castra of Buciumi, Zalău County Museum, Holy Trinity Statue, Catholic Church.

4.9 miS
Forts and castles
Castra of Buciumi
124 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Transylvania, Romania, the Castra of Buciumi stands as a testament to the region's rich history. This ancient castle, dating back to the Roman era, is a significant archaeological site that offers insights into the military...
4.3 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Zalău County Museum, Zalău
110 min walk • The County Museum of History and Art is a museum in Zalău, Romania, established in 1951. Archaeologists from the museum took part in excavations in the region. In 2015, a stone sarcophagus was discovered during restoration of a sacred area at Porolissum.
4.1 miN
Memorial
Holy Trinity Statue, Zalău
106 min walk • The Holy Trinity Statue is an obelisk in Șimleu Silvaniei, Romania.
4.5 miN
Church
Catholic Church, Zalău
115 min walk • The Catholic Church is a church in Zalău, Romania. In 1241 the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the Holy Cross was demolished during the Mongol invasion of Europe, which was rebuilt in 1246 by Transylvanian bishopric. In 1527 reformation reached Zilah and the Catholic Church lost its property in 1542.
4.3 miN
Square
Iuliu Maniu Square, Zalău
110 min walk • The Iuliu Maniu Square is a major plaza in the Romanian city of Zalău. It was named successively Kossuth Square and Freedom Square. The square shelters the most important banks in the county: BCR and Generali.
4.3 miN
Memorial
Zalău City Hall, Zalău
109 min walk • The Zalău City Hall is a building in Zalău which was built in 1889.
7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Vârșolț
180 min walk • Vârșolț Reservoir is the largest lake in Sălaj County, Romania. It is a reservoir was made in 1976-1979. Vârșolț Lake is situated in Crasna basin, between Crasna and Vârșolț. The dam has a height of 17 m and a length of 2,160 m having a volume of 50.2 million m3 of water.
4.5 miN
Church
Reformed Church, Zalău
115 min walk • The Reformed Church is a church in Zalău, Romania, completed in 1907.
4.1 miN
Memorial
Wesselényi Monument, Zalău
106 min walk • The Wesselényi Monument is a monument in the Zalău, Romania. This classified historic monument, conceived by János Fadrusz and opened on September 18, 1902, represents Miklós Wesselényi protectively embracing an old serf. The sculptor used a Romanian shepherd, Samson Pop from Rona, as a model for the image of the serf.
4.3 miN
Monuments and statues
Monument to Endre Ady, Zalău
110 min walk • Monument to Endre Ady is a monument in Zalău, Romania. It was opened in front of Silvania National College, on November 22, 1957.
4.5 miN
Church
Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Zalău
115 min walk • The Dormition of the Theotokos Church is a church in Zalău, Romania, built by the Greek-Catholic Church between 1930 and 1934.