Wild romantic for some, hard work with many difficulties for others, in the Apuseni mountains they both meet. Those who are happier ... More doesn't always mean more ... at least not when it comes to your own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. It reaches peak heights of almost 1,850 meters ( highest peak: Cucurbata Mare with 1,849 meters ) and forms the northern section of the Carpathians in western Romania. The mountain has an almost circular plan with a diameter of 130 to 150 km, is bordered by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barcău and is located in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.

Savarsin or Savirsin is a municipality in the district of Arad in the historical region of Banat. It is also known as Ohaba.

It is one of the most beautiful municipalities in Valea Mureșurilor and a landmark both for the beauty of the places and for culture and local traditions.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage, with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

In addition to a variety of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find in and around Arad a large number of historical and art monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic and Secession styles.

Find out more about Arad and many other cities in Romania:
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If you travel on the road (E671) from Timisoara to Arad, you will pass the commune of Vinga (Theresiopolis in German) about 25 km before Arad.

The two churches are very large for such a small community. The Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church, on the left in the picture) and the Roman Catholic Church (Catholic Church, on the right in the picture and in other pictures).

The first documentary mention of Vinga dates back to 1231. After being sacked and destroyed by the Turks, Vinga was resettled in 1737 and 1741 by about 125 families of "Bulgarian-Bavarians" from Cyprovts in western Bulgaria, who crossed the Danube and settled in various parts of the Banat Plain. On 1 August 1744, Vinga was granted the status of a town with a magistrate and various privileges by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

Images: End of July 2023

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

In addition to a variety of cultural events at any time of the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic or Secession style buildings in and around Arad.

Learn more about Arad and many cities in Romania:
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Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral ( "Holy Trinity Cathedral" in Romanian ) is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the episcopal headquarters in Arad in the district of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid at the end of 1991 by Bishop Timothy, who was completed in 2006. The five church bells have a total weight of 6.5 tons ( 6,500 kg ) and were manufactured by an Innsbruch foundry ( Austria ).

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage, with architectural styles from 18, 19. and the twentieth century.

In addition to a variety of cultural events at any time of the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as baroque, renaissance, eclectic styles, classic, neo-Gothic or secession in and around Arad.

Learn more about Arad and many cities in Romania:
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Syria ( in Hungarian Vilagos, in German Hellburg ) is a municipality in the district of Arad.

In 1169 there was already a place in the municipality of today called "Villa Siri". Vilagosvar was mentioned in 1326, referring to Vilagos Castle, now Syria Castle.

Part of Syria's history is the history of the ruins of the 13th century castle. In 1444 the castle passed for a short time in the possession of Johann Hunyadi, in the second half of the 15th century. In 1784, the Habsburg army destroyed the fortress for strategic reasons.

Today, the ruins of the castle are a popular travel destination 🥰

Soimos is a town in western Romania, which belongs to the small town of Lipova in the Arad district. The ruins of the medieval castle above the Miereschtal are striking.

To visit the ruins of the castle, you must climb a hill about 250 meters high seen from the east of the village. The oldest part of the castle is the storage, the courtyard covers an area of 35 22 meters. On the north side of the Renaissance wing is a balcony, which is known as the Isabella-style balcony Isabella Jagiellonica, who has lived here since 1541. In the southern part of the complex there is a knight's room and a chapel.

Soimos Castle ( in German Falkenstein ) was first mentioned in 1278, under the name Castrum Somos, in a Latin document.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage, with architectural styles from 18, 19. and the twentieth century.

In addition to a variety of cultural events at any time of the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as baroque, renaissance, eclectic styles, classic, neo-Gothic or secession in and around Arad.

The Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the episcopal headquarters in Arad in the district of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid at the end of 1991 by Bishop Timothy, who was completed in 2006. The five church bells have a total weight of 6.5 tons (6,500 kg) and were manufactured by an Innsbruch foundry (Austria).

The first stage of a wonderful cycling trip through Romania in the summer of 2021. The section listed here passes through the counties of Arad, Timiş and Caraș-Severin.
Nădlac (in the west, border with Hungary) > Arad > Lipova (somewhat adventurous bridge) > Timisoara (in German Temeswar) > Pi Ungchia (in German Bruckenau) > Moravița > Grădinari... and in the next few days.

Soimos is a city in western Romania, which belongs to the small town of Lipova in the Arad district. The ruins of the medieval castle above Miereschtal are striking.

To visit the ruins of the castle, you need to climb a hill about 250 meters east of the village. The oldest part of the castle is preserved, the courtyard covers an area of 35 22 meters. On the north side of the Renaissance wing there is a balcony, which is known as the balcony Isabella in the style of Isabella Jagiellonica, who has lived here since 1541. In the south of the complex there is a knight room and a chapel.

Schoimosch Castle (German: Falkenstein) was first mentioned in 1278 as Castrum Somos in a Latin document.

The town of Săvârșin (in Hungarian: Soborsin, in German: Soborschin) is located in Arad county, on the border between the historical regions of Banat and Crișana.

It is one of the most beautiful places in the Mureș Valley (valley through which the Mureș River flows, German name Mieresch). Visitors can visit the car museum, a souvenir shop and a tea room serving coffee, tea, fruit juice and local pastries. Also in Săvârșin is the Eugen Popa Museum, unique in Romania, with a collection of paintings and objects that the artist brought back from his travels in China.

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The "Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral ("Holy Trinity" Cathedral in Romanian) is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the diocese of Arad in the district of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid by Bishop Timothy at the end of 1991 and was completed in 2006. The church's five bells weigh a total of 6.5 tons (6,500 kg) and were made by a foundry in Innsbruch, Austria. ).

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler - Dracula for permission to use this image.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the eighteenth century. , 19th and 20th Century. In addition to a variety of cultural events in any season, the visitor will find a large number of monuments of art and history, as well as buildings in the style of Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic or Secession in and around Arad. >
We thank the city of Arad for allowing us to use these pictures (also from Arad district):
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Wildly romantic for some, hard work with many hardships for others, both meet in the Apuseni Mountains. If you are happier, everyone has to decide for themselves. That's all it takes at least not when it comes to self-satisfaction.

Apuseni Mountains is a mountain formation in western Romania. It reaches maximum heights at almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurb ata Mare with 1,849 meters) and forms the northern section of the Romanian Western Carpathians. The mountain range has an almost circular floor plan of 130 to 150 km in diameter, is delimited by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barc and is located in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.

Thanks to photographer Gerd Deeken for allowing us to use these images.

... and Cernovici Castle, both in Arad County.

The Botanical Garden is located in Macea, approx. 23 km from town of Arad. It covers an area of ​​21.5 ha (215,000 m2) and is one of the most important teaching and research places for students and professors of the university's faculty.

Csernovics Castle (or Cernovici) is a historical and architectural monument in Macea, Arad County.

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The first part of a wonderful cycling tour of Romania in the summer of 2021. The part presented here passes through the counties of Arad, Timiș and Caraș-Severin. br
Nădlac (in the west, border with Hungary)> Arad> Lipova (the bridge is a bit adventurous)> Timișoara (in German Temeswar)> Pișchia (in German Bruckenau)> Moravița> Gardeners ... and further the next days. br
Thanks to Franz Bauer for allowing us to use these images. He visited almost all of Romania by bike in the summer of 2021 and we will continue to report on that.

Săvârșin, is the final destination in the category of Tourist Resorts in the Destination of the Year 2022 competition.

Săvârș or Săvîrș is a commune in the Arad district of the historical region of Banat. The place is also known as the Romanian name Ohaba.

It is one of the most beautiful communities in the Mureș Valley and a landmark for the beauty of the places, the culture and the local traditions.

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Șoimoș is a village in Arad County, Romania, where is the ruin of the medieval castle, located high above the law.

To visit the ruins of the castle you have to go east of the village, approx. 250 meters high on the hill. The oldest part of the castle is Burgfried, the courtyard of the castle covers an area of ​​35 × 22 meters. In the northern part of the Renaissance tract there is a balcony, known as Isabella Jagiellonica, who has lived here since 1541. In the southern part of the complex there is a knight's room and a chapel.

Sow Castle (German and Falkenstein) was first mentioned in 1278, "Castrum Somos", in a Latin document.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to a variety of cultural events in each season, the visitor will find a large number of monuments. of art and history, as well as buildings in baroque, renaissance, eclectic, classical, neo-gothic or secession style in and around the city of Arad.