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.
Thanks to Mr. Franz Bauer for permission to use these images. He visited almost all of Romania by bicycle in the summer of 2021.

The ruins of the castle of Șoimoș 😍😍🇷🇴
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.
Poze: Mariana Anatoneag, pixabay, mary1826

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):
https: // xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../de-vizitat.../

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.

Text / Image Source: Destination of the Year

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.

Image source: Destination of the Year

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.