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The Caslte

The Caslte, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  This castle was first built in 1492 as a fortress by the Karolyi family. In 1794 it got its actual llok as a baroque styles castle.The castle situated in the towns biggest park in its center, the lovely park is a great place to spend a hot afternoon, there are many walkways,... 

The Karolyi Castle

The Karolyi Castle, Carei

 tengere Says:  A beautifull romantic castle in a great gardel. 

The Romanian Soldier Monument

The Romanian Soldier Monument, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The monument is one of the most famous sights in Carei. It is located in the town center, in the middle of a park with many flowers and trees.The sculpture was created by Vida Geza, a sculptor from the city of Baia Mare and unvieled in 1964. 

The Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The Orthodox Cathedral is one of the latest churches that were dded to the religious ponts in Carei. The works started at the beginning of the 1990's and generaly finished in 2004, althogh there are some insignificant details that are still in prograss. The works for the... 

The Town Hall

The Town Hall, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The town hall is a well known place for me (my aunt is working there so I been inside many times) and I really believe that it is one of the most beautiful sight in town.The actuall town hall building was built between 1910-1911. First it was used by the Albina bank., then... 

The Reformed Church

The Reformed Church, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The first Reformed church in Carei was taken from the Roman Catholics, but was repossessed by the count Karoly in 1723.The second Reformed center was opened in a little house of prayer made of adobe. in 1740, it was in a very bad condition so its needed an other... 

Restaurants  

Red&Brown: The best restaurant in the town

Red&Brown: The best restaurant in the town, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The restaurant is located in the city center. near the big Monument and the Victoria store. The restaurant recently had been refurbishedand now it look very good. You can seat outside in the terrace or inside where there is a very big aquarium with small fishes. The weiters... 

Ali Baba

Ali Baba, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The restuarant is one of the best in Carei and one of the oldest i know.Its location in city Center brings a lot of people to eat here, especially the teenagers and many tourists. The restaurant has good atmophere and you can enjoy your meal.Open from monday to saturday must... 

Nightlife  

Vidi Bar

Vidi Bar, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  This is one of my favorite bars in the town, there is always a good atmosphre, cool people and beautiful girls... The place was totally renovated at the lst years and now it has pool table, a cool dartz board and a wide selection at the bar ...The bar characterized mostly... 

Bucuresti Restaurant And Benze Dance Bar: Restaurant &DanceBar Under The Same Roof

Bucuresti Restaurant And Benze Dance Bar: Restaurant &DanceBar Under The Same Roof, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  In the heart of Careis old town you will find a small entrance to an historical building. By day you can eat at the elegant (relative i mean...)Bucuresti restuarant which has a very pleasent terrace for the hot season. At day time the side of the building that faces the... 

Transportation  

Coming to Carei by Car

Coming to Carei by Car, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  Carei is accessible place also by coming with a car. Its located on the National Road between Satu Mare to Oradea, but as the road is not a European one some parts of it, on the direction of Oradea are not in a great condition and need some improvments.In 2003, a new... 

Carei by Train

Carei by Train, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  Although Carei is a small town, located at the "end" of Romanian and the availability of the trains dropped down significantly at the last few years, the city is still connected pretty well with the central cities of the region. there are 2 trains daily that stop at Carei at... 

Shopping  

Julia: The best Clothes in Carei

Julia: The best Clothes in Carei, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  In the shop you can find mostly sports clothing and other fashionable clothes. In addition its sells many other products from sunglasses to toys. Clothes... The prices are pretty average (Sport shirt will cost about 5$) althogh you can find similiar stuff in the local... 

The Former Victoria shop

The Former Victoria shop, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The Victoria used to be the towns department store at the past. it was built at the communist regime, it wasnt a success and eventually went bankrupt.Today the store start to get back some of the lost glory, the first floor is yet not in use but in the ground floor you can... 

Local Customs  

Local Weddings

Local Weddings, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  In the summer of 2004 I been to a wedding in Carei and experienced a local wedding.The weddings take place at the weekends, from saturday afternnon until sunday morning. First, there is a short ceremony in the town hall, where the couple gets officailly married, the second... 

Internet Cafes in Carei

Internet Cafes in Carei, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  Finding an Internet cafe to check out your importent updates shouldnt be hard at all in Carei. As most of the cities youngsters dont have an internet connection from thier own home, there are many internet cafes that can be found around Carei. I can think about at least 8... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Old Water Tower

The Old Water Tower, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The tower was bulit in the end of the 19th century to supply water and electricity to the castle. Today, it can be seen at the main street of Carei, opposite to the Victoria shop. 

The Town Theatre

The Town Theatre, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  The theatre of Carei was firstly opened in October, 1907. It was built in secessionist shape, according to plans of Kopeczek Gyorgy. Since 1920, it was also used as a "moving pictures" theatre. After the second world war, its shape was transformed into more "modern" one,... 

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Importent Dates From The Towns History (Part 2):

Importent Dates From The Towns History (Part 2):, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  1727-The Piarist Gymnasium starting its activities in town.1754-The first printing house in the county is founded in Carei.1760-Carei is named as the county town of Satu Mare county (until 1926).1765-The first drugstore of Carei opens its door.1834-An earthquake hitts the... 

Importent Dates From The Towns History (Part 1):

Importent Dates From The Towns History (Part 1):, Carei

 edvin_br Says:  Today, Carei is a small sized city at the north-west of Romania, in the county of Satu Mare. Considering its size, the town has a rich history and many occasions remarkable from its past:1320-The name of the town. "Villa Karul". first appers in a document, but foundations of... 

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Carei - The Last Stop

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  Carei is in the "end" of Romania, in Satu mare county, near the border with Hungary. Im visiting there every year in the summer ... i have family just near it. My last visit was in the summer of 2004... 

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