Baia Sprie
This former gold and silver mining town in northern Romania's Maramureș County, with a history of mineral extraction documented since the Saxon colonization of the region around 1141 and attested under the name Mons Medius as early as 1329. The surrounding area offers scenic viewpoints and proximity to mountains, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. Mining has largely ceased following restructuring of Romania's mining industry.
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- Population16,746
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Baia Sprie: quick answers
Where is Baia Sprie?
Baia Sprie is in Romania, about 9.3 km5.8 miles in a straight line from Baia Mare.
How do you get to Baia Sprie?
The nearest airport is Tăuții-Măgherăuș (BAY), about 33 min away by road. The nearest train station is Baia Mare, about 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Baia Sprie?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is July, with about 134 mm5.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Baia Sprie?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Baia Sprie?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Jibou, Viseu de Sus and Baia Mare.