Discover Cristuru Secuiesc

Culture and history

Construction of the Roman Catholic church in Cristuru Secuiesc began in the 14th century. The sanctuary of the Roman Catholic church in Cristuru Secuiesc that still exists today was built in 1458. The present-day Unitarian church of Cristuru Secuiesc was built in several phases between 1782 and 1792.

The Molnár István City Museum has permanent exhibitions on archaeology and local history, an open-air ethnographic section and a hall dedicated to industrial technology. An underground exhibition focuses on local agriculture; ceramics, as well as the region’s flora and fauna, are also among the exhibition topics.

The Gyárfás Manor is a historic monument built from 1728 onwards and associated with the Hungarian poet Petőfi Sándor. Petőfi spent his last night there before disappearing during the Battle of Albești in 1849; the manor has been restored. Following its restoration, Gyárfás Manor serves as a cultural and tourist venue. The ground floor houses a permanent exhibition on the history of the building and its connection with Petőfi Sándor, as well as temporary exhibitions and cultural events. The manor is also part of the “Ruta Curiilor”, a cultural and tourism route in the national “România Atractivă” programme.

Every year on 31 July, the local authorities in Cristuru Secuiesc hold commemorative events for Petőfi Sándor. These include serving polenta with milk and cheese as the poet’s last meal, as well as a bicycle tour to Albești, the site of the 1849 battle.

The Székelykeresztúr brass band performs an average of around 30 times a year.

Active pursuits

The circular route “Székelykeresztúr downtown – Jézuskiálto top” is intended for walking or hiking. The “Circular route around Székelykeresztúr and northern villas” is a cycling route.

Peaks

Vârful Stejarului is a peak in the vicinity of Cristuru Secuiesc. Vârful Spre Cetate is a peak in the vicinity of Cristuru Secuiesc. Vârful Pietros is a peak in the vicinity of Cristuru Secuiesc. Vârful Aramei is a peak in the vicinity of Cristuru Secuiesc.

Cultural surroundings

Muzeul Municipal Haaz Rezso Odorheiu Secuiesc is a museum in the wider regional surroundings of Cristuru Secuiesc. Biserica Mătişeni is a church in the vicinity of Cristuru Secuiesc. Biserica Aluniş is a church in the vicinity of Cristuru Secuiesc. Mânăstirea Romano-Catolică Odorheiu Secuiesc is a monastery in the wider regional surroundings of Cristuru Secuiesc.

The geographical classification also differs among the cultural sites mentioned: Biserica Mătişeni and Biserica Aluniş are located in the vicinity, while Muzeul Municipal Haaz Rezso Odorheiu Secuiesc and Mânăstirea Romano-Catolică Odorheiu Secuiesc are in the wider regional surroundings of Cristuru Secuiesc. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Cristuru Secuiesc can begin planning their stay at their leisure and leave the rest of the arrangements to their personal preferences.

Other places include Lazarea, Miercurea-Ciuc, Voşlăbeni, Dănești, Senetea, Sâncrai, Sub Cetate and Sândominic.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Harghita.