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Pro

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  A lot of Hungarian Jugendstil 


Con

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  A lot of kommunist stile architecture as well 


In a nutshell

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  Worthy side trip -- for day or two -- from Sighisoara or Cluj-Napoca 

 

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Casa Banyai

Casa Banyai, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  Modernist house built in the first decade of the 20th century. 

Unitarian church - Biserica Unitariana

Unitarian church - Biserica Unitariana, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  This church in Piata Bolyai was built in neo-gothic style in 1929-1930. 

Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic church

Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic church, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  Saint John the Baptist Church is a baroque style church in the city center of Targu Mures, built in 1764 on the place of a former church, as the catholic population had increased. 

Greek Catholic church

Greek Catholic church, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  The Greek Catholic church Biserica Buna Vestire , is at the end of Piata Triandafilor, opposite to the Orthodox cathedral. It was built between 1926-1936, following the model of St. Peter’s Basilica of Rome. 

Ascension of the Lord Orthodox Cathedral

Ascension of the Lord Orthodox Cathedral, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  The Ascension of the Lord Cathedral stands at the end of Piata Triandafilor. It was built between 1925 and 1934 on the initiative of an Archpriest. Actually, it is not a cathedral but a church, as is not the seat of a bishop, but is commonly referred to as a cathedral.The... 

City Fortress Reformed church

City Fortress Reformed church, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  The church inside the fortress was built in the 14th century by the Franciscan order. After the Reformation, the majority of the population became Protestant and so did this church. 

Palace of Culture

Palace of Culture, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  The Palace of Culture was built between 1911-1913 by Komor Marcell and Jakab Dezsõ, the same architects who built the City Hall (today, the Prefecture). Both buildings formed an ensemble. . The Mirrors Hall is the most visited part of the Palace of Culture. The Tourist... 

Prefecture Palace (Palatul Prefecturii)

Prefecture Palace (Palatul Prefecturii), Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  The Mures County Council is in the former City Hall building, which was constructed in 1907-1908 by the architects Komor Marcel and Jakob Dezsö. They were the founders of a specific Art Nouveau trend in Transylvania.The high spire on the right was built as a watchtower of... 

The Fortress

The Fortress, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  The City Fortress was built in the late 15th century around the Franciscan monastery and church. The structure of the towers that still remain and the fact that they are square-shaped are indicative of a medieval type military architecture. From the original fortress, only... 

Hotels  

Transilvania Hotel

 1 Review and 7 Opinions  It was a few years ago when I visited 'Targu Mures' in Transylvania, Romania. Me and a friend... 

Restaurants  

Restaurant Leo: Good restaurant easy to find

Restaurant Leo: Good restaurant easy to find, Targu-Mures

 lotharscheer Says:  Daily special for 10 Lei (2,50 Euro) 

Cafe Galeria: Starbucks, Watch Out!

Cafe Galeria: Starbucks, Watch Out!, Targu-Mures

 roomania Says:  Alright, well after years and years of mediocre cafes, it seems that finally Targu Mures has caught up with the rest of Europe and cafe culture. With the opening of "Cafe Galeria" the standard of cafes has been elevated and the Galeria will be the bar for which all new cafes... 

Emma Vendeglo: A True Transylvanian Delight

Emma Vendeglo: A True Transylvanian Delight, Targu-Mures

 roomania Says:  For an authentic Transylvanian culinary experience, look no further than that offered by the restaurant 'Emma'. Located a few meters away from Piata Trandafirilor and the Palace of Culture, this Transylvanian restaurant offers quality cuisine at a very competitive prices. As... 

Leo: Restaurant Leo

Leo: Restaurant Leo, Targu-Mures

 roomania Says:  'Leo' has been a Targu Mures staple for years. Frequently revamping its interior and exterior, it has most recently completed an overhaul of its furniture and awning. However, the quality of food remains, as good as ever. 'Leo' is wildy popular with the young and the old. On... 

6 Fix: Tea House

6 Fix: Tea House, Targu-Mures

 roomania Says:  '6 Fix' is a quaint, quite, out of the way (in terms of feel) cafe. Located one street down from the Citadel, across from one of the post offices. It is situtated nicely on a quiet street, nestled in between the bustle of the city center and the relative peace of the... 

Nightlife  

Café Tutun: ... Because Good Things Take Time

Café Tutun: ... Because Good Things Take Time, Targu-Mures

 gajner Says:  Nice bar, a lot of drinks, if you come before noon, you can drink original Turkish coffee too.Good music, nice people. as you like 

Transportation  

City bus

City bus, Targu-Mures

 lotharscheer Says:  Bus nr. 18 brings you from the bus terminal and the train station to the center 

Maxi-Taxis to Targu Mures, departing Bucharest

Maxi-Taxis to Targu Mures, departing Bucharest, Targu-Mures

 roomania Says:  All Maxi-taxis listed depart from Autogara (Bus Station) C&I7:15 - 13:499:15 - 15:4911:15 - 17:4913:15 - 19:4915:15 - 21:4917:15 - 23:4919:15 - 1:49 (arrival next morning) 

Tourist Traps  

Airport taxis - Be aware!

Airport taxis - Be aware!, Targu-Mures

 gajner Says:  If you arrive by plane (Vidrasau Airport - cca 15 km from the city) be aware of the tricky taxi drivers. Some of them even have two taximeters: a normal one and an other for the wealthy-looking tourists. The usual price is about 10-15 Euros (35-45 RON). Take care that the... 

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Walk down town.

Walk down town., Targu-Mures

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Tourist Info

Tourist Info, Targu-Mures

 Aitana Says:  Targu Mures Tourist Information CentreStr. Enescu 2 (on the corner of the Palace of Culture building)Telephone: (365) 404.934 Email: turism@cjmures.ro http://cultura.inmures.ro/english/architectural-monuments/tirgu-mures.htmlOpen: Mon. – Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Closed... 

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 Targu Mures-Marosvarashely-Neumarkt - Targu Mures is situated in the heart of Transylvania in picturesque surroundings, one hour north of Sighisoara. The river Mures flows through the city and its surrounding hills are covered in ash and... 

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Q:  We are arriving Tirgu Mures airport on a Friday around 12.45. We need to get to Miercurea Ciuc on the same day...any ideas about... 

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A: I find the following: Bus at 5:40 a.m. and 9:00 a.m; see: http://www.autogari.ro/Transport/Targu_Mures-Miercurea_Ciuc/15840-15845.aspx?lang=en Train at: Train at... 

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Targu Mures-Marosvarashely-Neumarkt

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 Targu Mures is situated in the heart of Transylvania in picturesque surroundings, one hour north of Sighisoara. The river Mures flows through the city and its surrounding hills are covered in ash and... 

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Targu Mures

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Targu-Mures. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 26 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Targu-Mures

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 There are some wonderfull Jugendstil buildings, if you like that kind of architecture the town is a must see place 

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Tg. Mures (Marosvásárhely, Neumarkt)

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 It's a city in the heart of Transylvania with nice buildings sizling night life, friendly people. 

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Targu Mures -- Hungarian heart of Transylvania

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 Until WWI, Transylvania was under the Astro-Hungarian empire, and much of central Transylvania is still home to ethnic Hungarians. Friendly and chock full of century-old Hapsburg-style buildings not... 

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