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Crucea

Suceava, Romania · Europe

About Crucea

Crucea is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ostra, 12km from Transrarău.

Crucea is a town located in Suceava, Romania. With a population of 2,279, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Crucea sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Crucea to your route.

About Crucea

The Bârnărel is a right tributary of the river Bistrița in Romania. It flows into the Bistrița in Crucea. Its length is 13 km (8.1 mi) and its basin size is 42 km2 (16 sq mi).

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Crucea offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Crucea located?

Crucea is located in Suceava, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3500 latitude, 25.6167 longitude.

What is the population of Crucea?

Crucea has a population of approximately 2,279 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
2,279
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Suceava
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
47.3500, 25.6167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Crucea

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Transrarău

Steep, twisting mountain road (DJ175B) climbing the Rarău Massif in Bucovina to the Rarău chalet and the jagged Pietrele Doamnei rock towers: a compact, lesser-known rival to the Transfăgărășan.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Painted Monasteries of Bucovina

Extraordinary UNESCO-listed 15th-century monasteries covered in vivid exterior frescoes depicting biblical scenes that have survived centuries of weather.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Voronet Monastery

UNESCO-listed painted monastery in Bucovina, noted for the intense blue of its exterior Last Judgement fresco.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Prislop Pass

1,416 m pass on DN18 linking Maramureș with Bucovina, winding through spruce forests and highland meadows past the Prislop Monastery: one of northern Romania's classic mountain drives.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Crucea

  • Right hereTransrarăuSteep, twisting mountain road (DJ175B) climbing the Rarău Massif in Bucovina to the Rarău chalet and the jagged Pietrele Doamnei rock towers: a compact, lesser-known rival to the Transfăgărășan.
  • 53 kmPrislop Pass1,416 m pass on DN18 linking Maramureș with Bucovina, winding through spruce forests and highland meadows past the Prislop Monastery: one of northern Romania's classic mountain drives.
  • 62 kmBicaz GorgeA dramatic limestone canyon where the road threads between sheer 300m cliffs in the Eastern Carpathians.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Crucea.

Ostra

🇷🇴 Romania

13 km awayPop. 3,145

Broşteni

🇷🇴 Romania

14 km awayPop. 6,578

Dorna-Arini

🇷🇴 Romania

16 km awayPop. 1,194

Negrileasa

🇷🇴 Romania

17 km awayPop. 1,090

Stulpicani

🇷🇴 Romania

17 km awayPop. 6,234

Vatra Dornei

🇷🇴 Romania

19 km awayPop. 16,054

Plutonița

🇷🇴 Romania

20 km awayPop. 1,191

Panaci

🇷🇴 Romania

20 km awayPop. 2,308

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