Oradea

by Vishal Kumar

Oradea one of the most beautiful cities in Europe is also known as the gateway to Romania. Situated over the western borders of Romania, it is also the capital of the county of Bihor.


Oradea is among the most beautiful cities in Europe. Oradea is also known as the gateway to Romania. Oradea is situated over the western borders of Romania and is also the capital of the county of Bihor.

Oradea is located between the majestic hills of the Western Carpathians and the Crisana Plain. The river of Crisul Repede flows nearby and the town of Oradea still vibrates with the spirit of the belle epoque even today. The cultural heritage of Oradea presents an amazing merge of the eastern and western worlds.

Various ethnic groups like the Hungarians, Germans, Slovaks, Jews, and Gypsies, along with the native Romanians, inhabit the town of Oradea in Romania embodying peaceful co-existence. The main reason behind the tremendous growth of Oradea in Romania, as an economic, political, cultural, and religious center, is due to its location. It is situated on the junction of the trade routes of Central, South-Eastern, and Western Europe with the lowest range of Apuseni Mountains bordering the town.

Transportation in Oradea Romania includes flight services between Bucharest, Timisoara, and Oradea as well as between Verona and Oradea. There are regular flight services from the Oradea airport to Germany and Italy. There are also train services which help in the transport between Oradea and the different major European capitals. There are also taxis plying the international road by the name, E60, which links Oradea of Romania with other Romanian and European places. There is a Tram Route 4 between Downtown and Nufarul Borough and a Bus route 14 which stretches between Nufarul Borough and Baile Felix Spa.

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