Bucium
Romania · AlbaRO
Type of alphorn
The bucium is a type of alphorn from Romania and Moldova. The word is derived from Latin bucinum, originally meaning "curved horn", an instrument used by the Romans. The word is a cognate with English "bugle".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 99
- Coordinates
- 46.264, 23.179
- Timezone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Elevation
- 951 m
Overview of Bucium
Bucium belongs to Alba, Romania and has the feel of a tiny locality. It counts about 99 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 951 metres.
Things to do in Bucium
Nature in Bucium
(2)Bucium's nature entries include Nature Reserves and Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Bucium is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Bucium
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Bucium are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Alba. Time zone: Europe/Bucharest.
Similar destinations
Places near Bucium that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bucium known for?
- Bucium, in Alba, Romania, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 99 residents.
- What can you do in Bucium?
- Recorded activities in Bucium include Nature Reserves and Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bucium?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Bucium located?
- Bucium is located in Alba, Romania. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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