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City located in Bihor County, Romania
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Oradea is one of the few undiscovered gems of Romania's tourism. Despite being one of the largest and most important cities in Transylvania, and having a high degree of administrative, economic and commercial importance, it is often overlooked by tourists in favor of other Transylvanian cities such as Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara or Cluj-Napoca. The city can also act as a pleasant stopover if you are coming to Romania from Hungary, or leaving the country.
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Muzeul Țării Crișurilor
History section: historic documents, historic photographs. Art section: painting, sculpture. Ethnography section covering the west of Romania. Natural sciences section.
Palatul Baroc
A wonderful Baroque castle in Viennese style with 365 famous windows. Built in honour of Maria Teresa, it was the Roman Catholic bishop's palace until 1945, when the Communist regime took the building into public ownership. It was returned to the Roman Catholic church in 2003.
Bazilica Romano-Catolică
The biggest Baroque cathedral in Romania.
Cetatea Oradea
Biserica cu Lună
A church unique in Europe, with a type of astronomical clock depicting the phases of the moon.
Pasajul Vulturul Negru
Art Nouveau-style hotel and shopping arcade, built in 1907–08.
Muzeul Ady Endre
A museum dedicated to the greatest Hungarian poet who worked here.
Teatrul de Stat
Designed by two Austrian architects who had built around 100 theatres and opera houses in Europe by the end of the 19th century.
The building has no sign on it, go through the archway to the back and turn left. You'll see a doorway with the Hostelling International Logo. Find the groundskeeper, but he only speaks Romanian so maybe grab a local speaker as many Romanians stay here too. Spacious, clean and right in the center of town.
Free parking, internet wireless, phone/fax access. Secured access during night, restaurants table reservations and airport transfer.
A four-star hotel located in a quiet area with a restaurant, air conditioning and minibar in every room, as well as good room service, video security all night, parking, spa.
Dacia Continental is the largest hotel in Oradea with conference rooms, bars, swimming pools, secure parking space and thermal spa treatment.
By bus
Intercity bus and coach services running through Oradea are increasing, and most of the residents see them as a welcome departure from what they see are slow, uncomfortable trains.
By plane
Oradea's closest large international airport is Budapest's Liszt Ferenc Airport (BUD), which serves flights from all corners of Europe. See above for information on train connections to Oradea.
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