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Oradea
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Oradea is one the few undiscovered gems of Romania's tourism. Despite the city being one of the largest and most important in Transylvania, with a high degree of administrative, economic and commercial importance, it is often overlooked by tourists in favor of other Transylvanian cities such as Brasov, 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.
The city combines a good location and climate with romantic baroque architecture from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with a lovely jumble of Romanian and Hungarian cultures. The city was passed back many times between Hungary and Romania, with both these cultures are apparent in the city giving it a special charm and pleasant mix of architecture.
Things to see in Oradea
The beautiful city center is worth visiting, as are the Felix health spas, accessible by train or bus and located outside the city.
Muzeul ̃arii Crisurilor : a wonderful Baroque museum with 365 famous windows. 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.
Catedrala baroca ? the biggest Baroque cathedral in Romania
Cetatea Oradea : Oradea's Fortress, with a pentagonal fort
Biserica cu Luna ? a church unique in Europe, with a type of astronomical clock depicting the phases of the moon
Pasajul "Vulturul Negru" : the "Black Eagle" Passage
"Ady Endre" Museum- a museum dedicated to one of the greatest Hungarian poets
Teatrul de Stat : the State Theatre, plans for which were designed by two Austrian architects who had built around 100 theatres and opera houses in Europe by the end of the 19th century.
Str. Republicii, known to the locals as "Principala" (Main Street) – one of the most beautiful streets of Transylvania, displaying an incredible number of Sezession buildings.
There are around 100 religious sites of different denominations in Oradea, including three synagogues (however, only one is said to be still in use) and the biggest Baptist church in Eastern Europe.
Shopping, Eating in Oradea
Dining in Oradea is usually a pleasure, provided you know where to eat. Most restaurants serve local cuisine, which is similar to other continental cuisine. Additionally, some Chinese and Middle Eastern restaurants have opened, and even though they are good, it's best if you eat Transylvanian food in Oradea because this is what you won't find anywhere else.
Getting to Oradea
By train : There are good train connection from Budapest or Bucharest as well.
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Train schedule from Budapest
IC367 6:43am Budapest Keleti, arrives at 11:59am to Oradea
IC363 9:43am Budapest Keleti, arrives at 2:51pm to Oradea
IC365 1:43pm Budapest Keleti, arrives at 6:57pm to Oradea
By bus : Intercity buses available from Budapest by Orangeways.
Bus transfer to Transylvania
Budapest - Oradea
Budapest - Timisoara
Budapest - Cluj Napoca
Budapest - Targu Mures
Krakow - Cluj Napoca