10 Best Places To Visit In Oradea For Your Next Soothing Vacation In Romania
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- 27 Jul 2022
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Oradea, the capital city of the county of Bihor, is cuddled right between the Crisana Plains and the towering Apuseni mountains in Romania while it is almost divided into two halves by the Crisul Repede River. Oradea has also played a very important role in the territorial history of Transylvania as some of the very major fortifications and the military were based out of Oradea. Amongst many places to visit in Oradea the designs of the monuments in this land are mainly inspired by the Baroque architectural styles and some of the monuments are remarkable masterpieces that leave tourists spell-bounded.
Home to the University of Oradea, the Oradea Fortress and the Bishop’s Palace, Oradea is one of the most important economic, social and cultural centres of Romania. Not many people know that Oradea is just about 10 kilometres away from the Hungarian border and is also one of the main gateways for travellers who want to travel to Europe via road. This Romanian city has lots to offer to tourists who are here to explore the culture, monuments and the lives of the locals. If you are thinking of planning a trip to Oradea, here is a guide to the top ten places in Oradea that you must visit.
10 Best Places To Visit In Oradea
Knowing beforehand about the various best places to explore in this city of Romania, is surely going to give you good head start. So, check out this list right away!
· Town Hall Tower
· Oradea Fortress
· Neolog Synagogue Zion
· Military Museum Of Oradea
· Holy Cross Monastery
· Cris Country Museum
· The Corridor of Canons
· Bishop’s Palace
· Lotus Centre
· Black Eagle Palace
1. Town Hall Tower
The Town Hall Tower is built in a ‘U' shape and is especially known for the way it has been made. The tower has two storeys which can be accessed by visitors. This first floor of the tower has the "mother clock", which is a century old clock that has lived through World War I and World War II. The dial of the clock still has bullet holes from the year of 1944 when there were massive shootings in Oradea. From the second floor of the tower, you can see panoramic views of most parts of Oradea.
Location: Piața Unirii 1, Oradea 410100, Romania.
Timings: The City Hall remains open from 7:30am to 4pm on all weekdays. It remains shut on Saturdays and Sundays.
2. Oradea Fortress
The Oradea Fortress was one of the most important fortifications in the political conflicts that took place in the 15th and the 16th centuries between the Turks, Hungarians and Austrians. The interiors of the fortress are frescoed while the fort is shaped like a pentagon, fenced with five tall towers and surrounded by defensive walls on all the sides. This Fortress remains one of the most active cultural hubs in Oradea where a lot of cultural events are held, all around the year. Make sure you also visit the Museum of Bread which is located in the Fortress itself.
Location: Piata Unirii nr 1, cam. 234, Oradea 410100, Romania.
Timings: The fortress remains open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm.
