Location: Oradea
Top Things to do in Oradea
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Oradea, Transylvania
The Baroque Palace of Oradea is simply epic. Now a museum, the 18th-century building is home to an outdoor bronze and marble statue park, Transylvanian folk art and a collection of animal remains that includes dinosaur fossils. You could spend days here, but try to make some time for other Oradea attractions, such as the beautiful Art Nouveau buildings of Str. Republicii, the astronomical clock of the Biserica cu Lună, and the Băile Felix thermal spa.
Restaurants in Oradea
1. Batrana Locomotiva
2. Bihor County Savings Bank
3. The Stern Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
One of the iconic building in the town. It was recently restored and it brings back to live the charm of other times.
4. The house with lions
5. Oradea City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
The City Hall Palace and Tower THE BUILDING IS THE WORK OF ARCHITECT RIMANÓCZY KÁLMÁN JR., WHO IN 1896 WON THE PROJECT CONTEST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE CITY HALL. THE SOLEMN INAUGURATION MEETING OF THE LOCAL COUNCIL WAS HELD IN THE NEWLY-BUILT PALACE ON THE 10th OF JANUARY 1904. THE CITY HALL TOWER With a height of about 50 m and 4 main levels, three of which have observation decks, the City Hall Palace Tower is also hosts the clock announcing the exact time in Oradea. The mechanism of the clock, called the "mother clock", strikes every hour and plays Iancu's March. The local watchmaker Mezey Dezső built the mechanism in the early twentieth century, in 1904. The clock survived two world wars, while the roof and wall of the tower survived the two great fires of 1917 and 1944. The watch dial retains even today bullet holes from gunfires shot during the Second World War. The second level was also the observation point of the city firefighter on duty. Fires were announced by ringing a bell, depending on the area where the fire started. In the daytime, a red flag was unfurled in the direction of the fire, while at night an electric projector was used.
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
The Clock Tower of Oradea's historic City Hall allows visitors - for a modest fee - an incredible view of Old Town and surrounding hills. There are no elevators and geting to the last level may require some effort, however, if you can, this would be a most rewarding stairs-climbing trip one can take. The clock tower used to serve as a watch point for the city’s firefighters. However ironic, history says that in 1944, the tower along with its top floor and roof took fire. The City Hall Palace and its Clock Tower have been renovated and rebuilt, currently hosting quite a number of visitors every year. On the ground floor, the tower has a pretty gifts shop , were the entrance tickets are sold as well.
6. The Holy Cross Monastery
7. Palace of Greek-Catholic Bishopric
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By florentinadriang - Arad, Romania
If you look at the palace from the side with Iuliu Maniu High School, you can already realize that, after the renovation, this palace will also look impeccable. The front, from Unirii Square, even if it is covered by scaffolding, is largely restored. I look forward to completing the work. I hope that after the renovation the Palace of Greek Catholic Bishopric Palace can be visited inside.
8. Baroque Palace
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By florentinadriang - Arad, Romania
The palace was originally built according to the plans of the Italian architect Giovani Battista Ricca and later taken over by the Austrian architect Franz Anton Hillebrandt. Its construction lasted 15 years between 1762 and 1777. It is the largest palace built in Baroque style in Romania. The palace has a hundred rooms and 365 windows, one for each day of the year, according to urban legend. There are actually 282 windows. The outer courtyard of the palace is very well maintained, it also has a number of secular trees and the beautiful outdoor performance hall. Very, very beautiful the whole ensemble, certainly in the TOP 3 atractions to visit in Oradea.
9. Apollo Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By florentinadriang - Arad, Romania
The Apollo Palace was built according to the plans of the architect Rimanóczy Kálmán Jr. between 1912 and 1916 in Jugendstil style, ie the German Art Nouveau style, with neo-Gothic elements. Construction began in 1912 under the leadership of Rimanόczy Kálmán jr, but due to the architect's untimely death (he lived only 42 years), the palace was completed in 1916 by his collaborator, the construction engineer Krausze Tivadar. Facades are treated differently. The one from the main street (Calea Republicii) is much more richly decorated and adorned with statues reminiscent of ancient art. The facade from Mihai Eminescu Street is treated more soberly. The whole building has a bright white color, which gives it a beautiful image.
