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Birthplace of Matthias Corvinus
A block south of the National History Museum is the politically charged birthplace of Matthias Corvinus, a 15th-century Hungarian king.
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Alexandru Borza Botanic Gardens
Through the campus housing, head past fast-food joints up Str Bogdan P Haşdeu to Str Pasteur to reach these fragrant 1930 gardens.
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Orthodox Church
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Barsana Art Museum
Not a museum but a garden workshop, this place is operated by an artisan whittling wooden carvings, from life-size bears to miniature archways.
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Antim Monastery
This beautiful walled complex was built in 1715 by the metropolitan bishop Antim Ivireanu. Today its hidden by communist-era housing blocks.
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Town Hall
The U-shaped, neoclassical town hall is Arad’s most impressive building. The clock atop the 1876 building was purchased in Switzerland in 1878.
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Covered Stairway
From the Piaţa Cetăţii, turn left up Str Şcolii to the 172 steps of the Covered Stairway, which has tunnelled its way up the hill since 1642.
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City Museum
The citadel’s most appealing attraction, in the 1492 gate tower on the western wall, is a small museum, with pottery fragments and old decrees.
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Folk Art Museum
This large and impressive collection features folk costumes, implements, household items and interiors of traditional homes from around Romania.
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Mineralogical Museum
This museum houses an interesting collection of rare minerals and gems from the Baia Mare region, but is suited more to enthusiasts than the general public.
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Haáz Rezső Museum
South of the main square this excellent museum hosts travelling exhibitions and had a compelling study of Leonardo Da Vincis war machines when we passed.
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Statue of Matthias Corvinus
Flanking St Michael’s Church to the south is the bulky 1902 equestrian statue of Matthias Corvinus, the famous Hungarian king and son of Iancu de Hunedoara.
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Romanian Soldiers Monument
The WWI Romanian Soldiers Monument is in the park to the west of Dealul Florilor Stadium. Open-air masses are often held next to the monument on Sunday.
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Aquarium
This waterfront aquarium focuses on fish native to the Black Sea, including a large selection of endangered sturgeon, as well as local freshwater species.
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Braşov Historical Museum
The old city hall today houses the two-floor, by-the-numbers Braşov Historical Museum, in which the history of the Saxon guilds is recounted (in limited English).
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Metropolitan Cathedral
The Orthodox cathedral was built between 1936 and 1946. Its unique for its Byzantine-influenced architecture, which recalls the style of the Bucovina monasteries.
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Franciscan Church
On the eastern side of Piaţa Muzeului is a beautifully decorated 15th-century Franciscan church, one of the city’s oldest structures. Services are held in Hungarian.
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Piaţa Cetăţii
The quiet, miniscule Piaţa Cetăţii is the heart of old Sighişoara. It was here that markets, craft fairs, public executions, impalings and witch trials were held.
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Fine Arts Museum
The Fine Arts Museum has over 700 wood and glass icons and a large collection of Romanian paintings and sculptures, including some surrealist and avant-garde works.
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Tailors Tower
Dating from the 14th century, the Taylor’s Tower marks the second entrance into the citadel. The tower was destroyed by a fire in 1676, and rebuilt three years later.
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