Arad City
Location:
Arad, the capital of Arad County is situated in the west part of Romania and in the same part of the county, near the border with Hungary.
Area/Surface:
116.5 km²
Population:
148.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0257 or 0357
How to get here:
By car:
From North: follow the European road E671 (DN79) from Satu Mare – Carei – Oradea – Salonta.
From South: follow the European road E671 (DN69) or A1 from Timișoara.
From West: follow the European road E68 (DN7) from Hungary.
From East: follow the European road E68 (DN7) from Brașov – Făgăraș – Sibiu – Sebeș – Orăștie – Deva.
By train:
The city is an important railway junction in Romania and the main railway routes which stop in Arad are:
Teiuș – Alba Iulia – Deva – Arad
Curtici – Arad – Deva – Alba Iulia – Sighișoara – Brașov – Ploiești – Bucharest
Beclean – Dej – Cluj Napoca – Aiud – Alba Iulia – Deva – Arad – Timișoara
Timișoara – Arad – Deva – Petroșani – Târgu Jiu
Timișoara – Arad – Salonta – Oradea – Satu Mare – Baia Mare
Timișoara – Arad – Salonta – Oradea – Cluj Napoca
Iași – Suceava – Vatra Dornei – Năsăud – Cluj Napoca – Alba Iulia – Deva – Arad – Timișoara
Arad – Deva – Simeria
Curtici – Arad – Deva – Sebeș – Sibiu – Brașov and many others.
By plane:
Arad International Airport currently operates flights from Italy, but the International Airport “Traian Vuia” from Timișoara has a wider variety of flights.
Foundation year:
1078-1081
When to go:
The best period to visit Arad City is in spring between the second half of March when the weather begins to warm up and the flowers rise in parks and May-June when the temperature is still tolerable or in autumn in September and October and even in the first part of November. In the summer the weather is very nice, but often is very hot. Though, summer is the least crowded season.
Arad City
Relief and climate of Arad City:
Arad City is situated in the Western Plain / Campia de Vest (Arad Plain) at an elevation of 107 m height. It’s one of the most important road and railway junctions from the west part of Romania and is very close to the border with Hungary. The climate of the city is temperate, with warm and long summers and short and mild winters. The annual average of the temperature is 10-11° C and the rainfall around 600 mm per year. The main river that cross the city is Mures, one of the longest and most important rivers from Romania.
Fauna and flora of Arad City:
Arad City has one of the most beautiful architecture from western Romania. Being for a long time under Austro-Hungarian domination, today you can still feel the Hungarian air of the historical buildings. Of course that here are not missed the historical paths and it’s known the fact that Arad Citadel is one of the main sights of the city. Because it’s very close to Lipovei Hills and Zarand Mountains, many of Arad surrounding areas are wooded, home for a various fauna and flora. In the neighboring areas you can hunt but also go fishing a little further to south in Mures Meadow Natural Park which is situated also on the territory of Timis County. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com)
Tourism, tourist objectives and attractions of Arad City:
Because it’s considered one of the entry gates of Romania, the tourism developed gradually. Besides Arad City‘s objectives, tourist attractions and activities (see on the right side), there are historic marks from the Austro-Hungarian period represented by the ruins of Siria and Soimos Citadels. Tourists who choose to make a journey in Arad City will be impressed by the easy way of getting here, by the local history and by the beauty of the city and its historical centre. Visit Arad City!
The Town Hall in Arad City
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Arad Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Arad Museum Complex (History Museum, Art Museum and Natural Science Museum)
Arad County Museum
“Ioan Gui” Cake Shop Museum
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Memorial Houses:
“Vasile Goldiș” Memorial house
“Ioan Slavici Memorial house” (Șiria)
“Emil Montia” Memorial house (Șiria)
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Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
The Old Theatre
State Philarmonic Orchestra
Delta Gallery
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Arad Citadel
Cannon Ball House
Traian’s Bridge
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Churches and monasteries:
“The birth of Saint John the Baptist” Orthodox Cathedral
“Saint Anton of Padua” Catholic Church
“Saint Simion the Stâlpnic” Monastery
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Cultural Palace
Cenad Palace
2nd World War Heroes Monument
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Mihai Viteazul Plaza
Cathedral Plaza
Forest Park
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
Mureș River Promenade
Neptun Swimming Pool Complex
Mureș Meadow Natural Park
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