The historic centre of Sighișoara is an outstanding testimony to the culture of the Transylvanian Saxons. At the same time, it is an outstanding example of a small fortified town in the cultural border region between Latin-influenced Central Europe and Byzantine Orthodox-influenced Southeastern Europe.
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Culture and history
The citadel of Sighișoara offers a historic townscape with towers, cobbled streets, old houses, a Gothic church and a covered wooden staircase with 172 steps. The Clock Tower of Sighișoara is 65 metres high, has five levels and an open gallery.
The Palace of Culture in Târgu Mureș was built between 1911 and 1913 and is part of the Art Nouveau architectural ensemble in the city centre. Its interior and exterior decoration includes Secession stained-glass windows, Zsolnay tiles, mosaics, stone and stucco ornaments, frescoes and gilded paintings. The Palace of Culture also has a lift that facilitates access to the upper levels for people with walking difficulties or reduced mobility.
At the Palace of Culture, visitors can view the foyer, staircase, Hall of Mirrors, Small Hall, Great Hall, Gallery of Classical Hungarian Art, Gallery of Romanian Modern Art and the commemorative exhibitions.
The Ethnography and Folk Art Museum in Târgu Mureș is housed in the Toldalagi Palace, which dates from the 18th century. Its collections include traditional costumes, household textiles, objects made of wood, ceramics, metal and bone, religious objects, icons on wood and glass, and contemporary works.
Teleki Castle in GorneÅŸti was built between 1771 and 1778 in the Grassalkovich style on the site of a former medieval fortress. It has 52 rooms and 365 windows; its floor plan is U-shaped, and a central dome is located above the reception hall.
In the vicinity of Mureş is Biserica Greco-Catolică Râciu, a Greek Catholic church. Biserica Ortodoxă Râciu, an Orthodox church, is also located in the vicinity of Mureş. Biserica Reformată Şincai, a Reformed church, is also situated there, as is Biserica Romano-Catolică Şincai, a Roman Catholic church.
Nature and landscape
Via Transilvanica crosses Romania along a 1,600-kilometre route through ten counties and eight cultural and historical regions with diverse natural and cultural landscapes.
The Upper MureÈ™ Valley Nature Park protects bird, plant and animal species in species-rich coniferous and deciduous forests. It is suitable for rafting, hiking and cycling.
Geographical location
The Upper Mureș Valley protected area is located in the northeast of Mureș County and encompasses the administrative territories of Stânceni, Lunca Bradului, Răstolița and Deda.
Dealul Sântana, a hill, is located in the vicinity of Mureş. Dosul Mănăstirii, also a hill, lies in the wider regional surroundings of Mureş. Fântâna Babii, a spring, is also located there, as is Dosul Şăuliei, a mountain.
Lacul Ursu in Sovata is considered the largest heliothermal salt lake in the world. It formed between 1875 and 1880 through the gradual dissolution of a salt massif followed by ground collapses.
Other places in the region
Targu Mures, Sowata, Schässburg, Gheorghe Doja, Chibed, Absdorf, Burgfeld, Corunca, Reen, Rohrdachen, Saschiz, Ugern, Sângeorgiu De Mureş, Ungheni, Lunca Bradului, Daneș, Hetiur, Weissenkirch, Târnăveni, Gorneşti, Maia, Weichseldorf, Feleag, Săcalu De Pădure, Eremitu, Gornesti, Curteni, Galesti, Comuna Acățari, Comuna Ibănești, Santana de Mures, Comuna Brâncovenești, Orașul Sovata, Bistra Mureşului, Trei Sate, Răstolița, Schaas
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