Oradea City
Location:
Oradea City, the capital of Bihor County is situated in the north-west part of Romania, in the west part of the county.
Area/Surface:
156.2 km²
Population:
206.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0259 or 0359
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the European road E671 (DN19) from Sighetul Marmației-Satu Mare-Carei.
South entry: follow the same European road E671 (DN79, DN69) from Timișoara-Arad.
West entry: follow the European road E60 from France – Switzerland – Austria – Hungary.
East entry: follow the European road E60 (DN1) from Constanța-Bucharest-Ploiești-Brașov-Sighișoara-Cluj Napoca.
South-East entry: follow theEuropean road E79 (DN76) from Greece – Bulgaria – Craiova – Târgu Jiu – Petroșani – Deva – Brad.
Oradea is the main road junction from the north-west part of the country and is very close to the border with Hungary.
By train:
Oradea is also the main railway junction from the north-west part of Romania. The city’s four train stations operate trains which come or leave to all destinations of Romania and to some European destinations. The main railway routes which stop in Oradea are:
Satu Mare – Oradea
Cluj Napoca – Aleșd – Oradea
Oradea – Salonta – Arad – Timișoara
Oradea – Debrecen
Baia Mare – Satu Mare – Oradea – Arad – Timișoara
Budapesta – Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Dej – Gheorgheni – Miercurea Ciuc – Sfântu Gheorghe – Brașov
Satu Mare – Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Câmpia Turzii – Sighișoara – Brașov – Ploiești – Bucharest
Timișoara – Arad – Salonta – Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Năsăud – Vatra Dornei – Câmpulung Moldovenesc – Suceava – Iași
Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Câmpia Turzii – Sighișoara – Brașov – Ploiești – Bucharest – Constanța and many others.
By plane:
Oradea International Airport considered of European interest is in a modernization process and today it has daily flights to Bucharest.
Foundation year:
1113, 1241 (Oradea Citadel)
When to go:
The best period for visiting Oradea City is in spring between March-May when the gardens, trees and plains come into blossom and the temperature is increasing and also in autumn between September-November when the trees give amazing colors to the city and the temperature is quite high to take a relaxing walk in a T-shirt. Sometimes summers are very hot, so if you choose to visit the city in this season, it is recommended to drink at least 2 l of water per day and avoid walking between 12.00 and 17.00.
Oradea City
Relief, climate and waters of Oradea City:
Oradea City is situated in a plain (West Plain-Crișana Plain) and a downy relief area (West Hills-Oradea Hills) from the central part of Crișana region. The west part of Apuseni Mountains is very close to the city. Situated on an average of altitude of 150-200 m height, the climate is temperate-continental with positive temperatures for the most part of the year.
Here can be felt the influences from the Atlantic Ocean which bring humidity and winds (West Winds), with the annual average of rainfall around 600 mm. The annual average of the temperature is 10-11° C, with very hot summers and very short and mild winters. The main river that cross Oradea City is Crisul Repede (Fast) River and as a secondary river is Peta. Paleu, Saldabagiu, Sauaieu, Gepiu or Tileagd Lakes are close to the city and good for fishing.
History of Oradea:
Oradea is a city full of history and its heart and historical life is Oradea Citadel. Situated only 12 km away from Hungary, is a flourishing tourist city, with a rich history, which was also an important administrative center since Medieval Ages. In the city’s old center, rich in palaces, churches, cathedrals, monuments and statues, you can still feel the medieval air since thousands of years. In the past was known under the Latin name Varadinum, which was mentioned for the first time in 1113.
It was part from Austro-Hungarian Empire for more than one thousand years and the Hungarian influences can still be seen very well in the present, because many of the beautiful and historical buildings were built during Hungarian rule. The most frequent styles are medieval, baroque, secession and art-nouveau. Due to Austro-Hungarian presence, a quarter from actual city’s population is Hungarian in origins. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com)
Tourist objectives, attractions and surroundings:
The main tourist objective from Oradea City is the Citadel. Built between 1077-1095, it was always the historical heart of the city and today is included in the World Cultural Heritage. Around this are concentrated a big variety of tourist objectives, attractions and different activities. Tourists who arrive in Oradea will be amazed by the city’s beauty, by its historic, medieval air and by the rich tourist heritage, because it is considered one of the most beautiful cities from Romania.
Also, at a short distance from the city, there are the treatment and relaxation resorts with geothermal waters from 1 Mai Baths and Felix Baths. For sure this city will offer you a memorable visit and will make you wish to come back whenever you will have the opportunity. Take your time and make a journey in Oradea and you won’t regret. Visit Oradea City!
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Oradea Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Crișurilor Country Museum (Archaeology, History, Art, Ethnography, Natural Sciences)
National Military Museum
“Iosif Vulcan” Museum
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Memorial Houses:
“Lucian Blaga” Memorial house
“Aurel Lazăr” Memorial house
“Emanuil Gojdu” Memorial house
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Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
Queen Mary State Theatre
State Philarmonic Orchestra
Sindicates Cultural House
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Republicii Street
The Old County Library
Oradea Citadel and its bastions
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Churches and monasteries:
Church with Moon (Orthodox)
Roman-Catholic Basilica from Baroque Complex
“Saint Nicholas” Greek-Catholic Church
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Baroque Palace (Crișurilor Country Museum)
The Black Eagle Palace
“Canonical String” Architectural Ensemble
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
1st December Park
Dendrological Park from Oradea Citadel
Union Plaza
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
Zoo Garden
“Antonio Alexe” Sports Arena
Town Hall Tower
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