Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Arad, Romania

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 14 m
Descend 19 m

Experience Arad in Romania in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Arad

Sight 1: Palatul Cultural

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The Cultural Palace is an edifice located in the city of Arad, built between 1911 and 1913, according to the plans of the architect from Arad, Lajos Szantay.

Wikipedia: Palatul Cultural din Arad (RO)

397 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Palatul Neumann

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The Neumann Palace is an eclectic building located in Arad. It is a historical monument. It was built in 1891–1892 by the wealthy family of Neumann. It was the biggest building in the city for a long period.

Wikipedia: Neumann Palace (EN)

426 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: St. Anthony of Padova Church

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The Roman Catholic Church "Saint Anthony of Padua" is a place of worship in the city of Arad. It was built between 1902 and 1904 by the architect Milan Tabacovici from Arad. It was consecrated in 1911. The place of worship has elements representing the classicist, baroque and Renaissance styles.

Wikipedia: Biserica „Sfântul Anton de Padova” din Arad (RO)

151 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Teatrul Clasic Ioan Slavici

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The "Ioan Slavici" Classical Theatre is an edifice in the municipality of Arad. It was built between 1872 and 1874 in neoclassical style. In 1958-1960 important modernization works took place during which the current façade of the Theater was built.

Wikipedia: Teatrul Clasic „Ioan Slavici” (RO)

356 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Catedrala Nașterea Sfântului Ioan Botezătorul

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The "Birth of St. John the Baptist" Cathedral is a monument of Baroque architecture in the city of Arad. The edifice was built between 1862 and 1865 under the direction of the architect Anton Ziegler. The main financiers of the construction were the Mocioni family and the banker Gheorghe Sina from Vienna.

Wikipedia: Catedrala „Nașterea Sf. Ioan Botezătorul” din Arad (RO)

315 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Turnul de apă

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The water tower is a building in the municipality of Arad, built by the English company Shone and Ault, the company that executed the first water supply project in Arad.

Wikipedia: Turnul de apă din Arad (RO)

947 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 7: Casa cu lacăt

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The Vaslakat House in Arad is a listed building in Arad County, Romania. It is listed in the Romanian National Register of Monuments under serial number AR-II-m-B-00572.

Wikipedia: Vaslakat-ház (HU)

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