Bihor County is home to the
\nbeautiful town of Oradea, known for its many heritage buildings, as well as to
\none of the best-known spa resorts in the country, Baile Felix. Also in Bihor,
\nthose who are passionate about Spelelology and mountain climbing can feel at
\nhome in the Apuseni Mountains. Equally important is the fact that the county
\nhosts on a regular basis events reflecting the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural
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The head of the Bihor National
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Adrian Dubere: They will definitely be impressed with the many tourist
\nattractions in Oradea, in particular the Union Square, which has been recently
\nrefurbished, surrounded by many heritage buildings. One of them is ‘Vulturul
\nNegru’ (Black Eagle) Palace, emblematic for the Art Nouveau style. One landmark
\nis the Moon Church, which is equipped with a still functioning one-hundred
\nyears old mechanism, which indicates the phases of the moon. Going down the
\nroad, towards the Sion Synagogue, which has been refurbished too, one reaches
\nthe citadel of Oradea, with its moat, museum and lots of elements
\ncharacteristic of the medieval style and art. Tourists will be very much
\nimpressed with the many events that are hosted by Oradea: the Medieval
\nFestival, the Harvest Days, the European Music Open Festival. We have also
\nturned the Street Food Festival into tradition. In the center of the town,
\naround the main squares and monuments, there are lots of pubs and cafes,
\nparticularly enjoyed by the young people, as well as clubs for them to party at
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The center of Oradea is also home to the
\nbeautiful buildings of the State Theatre and the Philharmonics. The two
\nbuildings play host every weekend to various events, concerts, shows and
\nperformances in both Rumanian and Hungarian. Adrian Dubere, the head of the
\nBihor National Tourist Promotion and Information Center says we should also
\nvisit the two spa resorts that are not far from Oradea.<\/p>\n
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Adrian Dubere: Not far from Oradea, one can reach, by car, taxi or bus the
\n‘Baile Felix’ spa, where there are treatment centers catering for all tastes
\nand pockets. The other resort worth visiting is ‘1 Mai’, which also has
\ntreatment centers and aqua parks. Our spas are quite famous. There are many
\nevents organized in this spas, to entertain both children and adults, so that
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Mr. Adrian Dubere also has
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Adrian Dubere: ‘There are several options for these tourists. For instance, we
\nhave the Beftia cave, located approximately 2.3 km from 1 Mai Spa. We also have
\nthe beautiful wild areas of Padis, in Piatra Craiului massif, where nature is
\nimpressive, with its many caves, Via Ferrata and the trekking routes of various
\ndegrees of difficulty, fit for all ages.
\nFor those interested in spending a quiet vacation, the holiday village
\nof Vartop would be the perfect place, as there tourist can enjoy tranquility
\nand various sports, both in summer and in winter. For instance, they can do
\nmountain biking, trekking, and climbing. Also, families can find here the right
\nplaces to taste the local, traditional cuisine. So, the offer is rich and able
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Fortunately, as Adrian Dubere told us,
\nthere are still places in Bihor country where traditional craftspeople can be
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Adrian Dubere: In Vadul Crisului there are craftspeople who can be seen while
\nworking, potters in particular. There will be a pottery center set up in that
\narea soon and tourists will be able to try this craft for themselves. Then, the
\nBeius area is representative for the craft of making dowry chests and there are
\nsome craftspeople left who can demonstrate how such a chest is made. We also
\nhave the famous horn violin, which is specific to the area. So, you can watch a
\ncraftsman making this type of violin too. Also, one should not miss the Pie
\nFestival. There are other customs and traditions that we are trying to revive
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If you get to Oradea,
\ndon’t forget that any holiday can start from the Tourist Information Center.
\nHere is the head of the center Adrian Dubere once more.<\/p>\n
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Adrian Dubere: The center is open every
\nday, Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm, and is located in the center, near
\nthe ‘Regina Maria’ Theatre. Our tourist information and promotion center
\nprovides information about tourist attractions, accommodation, means of
\ntransport, and guides that can help them discover the attractions in Oradea and
\nthe surroundings. We have guides specializing in culture and religion. So, we
\ncan provide tourists with all the information they need, from flights to and
\nfrom the Oradea International Airport to tourist information brochures and
\nother materials. We’ve welcomed many tourists at our center, many coming from
\nas far as Australia and Korea. We’ve also had tourists from Poland, the Czech
\nRepublic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands. There are also
\nmany people flying here from England, Spain and Italy, and we have got an
\nextremely positive feedback from them. They all have been very much impressed
\nwith our culture, traditions, architecture and rich history. Also, it is a well
\nknown fact that Transylvanian cuisine is extremely rich and diverse.<\/p>\n
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So, if you are
\nplanning your holidays, Bihor County is the right place to enjoy cultural
\ndiversity, history, spa treatment, breathtaking landscapes and so much more. <\/p>\n
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