Oradea
About the City
Located just 8 miles from the Hungarian border and spanning both shores of the Crisu Repede River, it is a great starting point for exploring Romania. Until the construction of flood banks along the length of the Crisu Repede River, Oradea was facing constant flooding threats. In 1836, a large part of the town was destroyed by fire.
The picturesque town of present-day Oradea was rebuilt in the 18th century according to the plans of Viennese engineer Franz Anton Hillebrandt, following the then-trendy Austrian architectural style called Secession, with its richly decorated facades of pale pink, blue, green, and white. In addition to the many Baroque buildings, Oradea is remarkable for its particularly rich collection of Art Nouveau architecture.
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