Hărău Commune: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Coțofeni settlement near Banpotoc lies within Hărău Commune. A Neolithic settlement has been documented near Chimindia, within Hărău Commune.

Those considering Hărău Commune as a travel destination may wish to rent a vacation apartment.

Culture and History

The settlement near Banpotoc dates from the Early Bronze Age and is associated with the Coțofeni culture.

At the Hărău–Pe Șag archaeological site, the inventory of a partially sunken settlement was discovered, confirming the presence of post-Roman communities. The stone Church of “Sfântul Dumitru” in Hărău is listed as a national historic monument dating from the 18th century. In Chimindia, the Church of “Cuvioasa Paraschiva” is listed as a national historic monument dating from the 16th century. The Church of “Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae” in Bârsău is registered as a national historic monument under code HD-II-m-A-03248 and is associated with the history and spirituality of the 15th century.

Gardens and Estates

I Giardini di Zoe in Banpotoc is a landscaped garden designed according to the architectural principles of Italian Renaissance gardens, with ornamental trees and shrubs, fountains, and numerous paths.

Castelul Lupilor Transilvania is located in Chimindia within Hărău Commune. The estate includes a garden with traditional miniature houses.

I Giardini di Zoe comprises several thousand plant species, stone decorations and ornaments, fountains, domes formed by trimmed hedges, paths with travertine steps, and green mazes.

Landscape and Protected Area

The Piemontul Munților Metaliferi – Vințu Natura 2000 protected area is associated with the territory of Hărău Commune. In the wider regional area surrounding Hărău Commune are Dealul Cutinului Mountain, Măgura Sârbii Mountain, and Vârful Fericelii Mountain. Dealul Uroiului Hill is located in the surroundings of Hărău Commune.

Cuisine and Community Life

Bârsău in Hărău Commune is a stop on the Hunedoara Traditional Gastronomy Route. The route features producers accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Ziua comunei” is a cultural event in Hărău Commune.

Geographical Location

The Pe Șag archaeological site lies near the villages of Hărău and Chimindia, on a clearly defined terrace along the present-day Mureș floodplain, on the right bank of the river. I Giardini di Zoe is accessed via county road DJ 107A and not directly from the village of Banpotoc. Hunyad Castle is located in the wider regional area surrounding Hărău Commune.

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More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Orastioara de Sus, Bosorod, Densuș Commune, Certeju De Sus Commune, Santamaria - Orlea, Hunedoara, Teliucu Inferior Commune.