Top Things to do in Mures County
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Mures County, Transylvania
Discover the best top things to do in Mures County, Romania including Teleki Castle, The Steppe Peony Reservation, Sighisoara Clock Tower, Sighisoara Historic Center, Peasant Citadel, Kemeny Castle, Bethlen Castle, Synagogue of Tg. Mures, The Donkey Farm, Ascension of the Lord Cathedral.
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1. Teleki Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Lily-AR13 - Milan, Italy
The Teleki Castle is situated about 20 km from Targu Mures, in the Reghin direction. Before you visit the castle, it is recommended to call there because the tours are private and in different languages. We arrived there without calling. Because of removing the stuff after the Awake Festival which was held there the previous days, we could enter and wait on a bench in the courtyard for an hour in order to wait for the English tour. We had as a castle tour the son of the Count Teleki, the owner, who nicely presented us the castle in about 50 minutes. The castle is built in U shape in a late baroque style, but in a reversed manner, just like another castles around Budapest. It is surrounded by an amazing English garden with old oak trees and an old ginkgo biloba tree. The castle is under refurbishment and only a part of it may be visited; there can be seen original old doors and stoves, several great Murano chandeliers and pieces of furniture. The entrance is free and you can donate for the refurbishment of the castle. You may also buy some souvenirs about it or things made by artisanal artists. I highly recommend to visit the castle!
2. The Steppe Peony Reservation
3. Sighisoara Clock Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 909 reviews
Reviewed By mirunavrn - Bucharest, Romania
The Clock Tower is emblematic for the city. It is currently housing the History Museum of Sighisoara, where visitors can learn about the history of the city and see various well preserved objects and artifacts from different centuries. You can also go up and have an overview of the city.
4. Sighisoara Historic Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,577 reviews
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
Sighisoara is an outstanding example of a small fortified city in the border region between the Latin-oriented central Europe and the Byzantine-Orthodox culture of south-eastern Europe. Castle walls enclose a steep plateau hill overlooking a bend in the Tirnava river (traces of occupation trace back to the Paleolithic period). Sighisoara was built in the 12th century by German craftsmen and merchants who were ordered by Hungarian rulers to colonize Transylvania to protect the Carpathian border against the Mongols. These Saxon settlers occupied City Hill; the town grew as a regional trading center, defensive outpost and transportation hub. Following the Mongolian invasion of 1241, the fortified settlement was reinforced with stone walls and guard towers surrounding the entire plateau. The town, known in 1280 as Castrum Sex, developed commercial activities thanks to the powerful guilds of craftsmen. Each guild was responsible for the construction of a tower and its defense. The town obtained the title ‘Civitas’ in 1367 and became an important trading and defensive center in Transylvania. Sighisoara heightened its walls between 1421 and 1526 in response to threatened Turkish invasions. During the 17th century, the population was reduced by almost half from two plague epidemics. Fires damaged the lower town in 1676, 1736 and 1788, floods in 1771, and an earthquake in 1838. Despite this, the area within the castle walls has rebuilt and kept its original medieval architecture, with narrow cobbled streets lined with rows of houses. Three main streets run roughly north-south, crossed by passages and alleyways. Houses are mostly two or three stories, the simple homes of craftsmen, built from stone or brick, covered in colored stucco, roofed with tiles, with a narrow facade along the street and an L- or U-shaped layout. Wandering the cobbled streets between medieval houses gave me a sense of what it would be like to live in a fortified castle. Sighisoara Historic Center was listed in 1999 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is accessible at all times with no entry fee.
5. Peasant Citadel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
On the hill above Saschiz is the Peasant Citadel. This was built by the Saxons probably on the site of a former Roman fort which guarded the road between Rupea and Sighisoara. The fortifications consist of six towers linked by a perimeter wall. It can be reached on foot,provides an ideal spot for a picnic and an excellent vantage point commanding fine views of the surrounding area.
6. Kemeny Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Kemeny castle is one of the most beautiful and amazing medieval castles in Transylvania. Situated in a picturesque region, built on the bases of a roman castrum, is owned by the Kemeny family. Is open for public.
7. Bethlen Castle
8. Synagogue of Tg. Mures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Mike_TLV - Tel Aviv, Israel
This uniquely ornate and very beautiful synagogue stands in a city where there is no longer a Jewish community. This is a must visit place to learn about the glorious and tragic history of the Jewish community of the city. The entrance is not in front of the Synagogue but through a gate to the right of the Synagogue gate. It's better to book a visit by phone (5 LEI entry donation). 4 min walk from Palace of Culture.
