It serves as the administrative centre of Bihor County. The city is situated on both banks of the Crișul Repede River.
Getting to Oradea
- 01Oradea
As of 2025, the railway between Cluj and Oradea is being modernised.
- 02Oradea Bus Station
- 03Autogara Oradea
Intercity bus and coach services running through Oradea are increasing, and most of the residents see them as a welcome departure from what they see are slow, uncomfortable trains.
- 04Oradea International Airport
Worth seeing
The beautiful city centre is worth visiting, as are the Băile Felix health spas, accessible by train or bus and located outside the city. Other sites worth visiting are:
- 01Criș Land Museum
History section: historic documents, historic photographs.
- 02Baroque Palace
A wonderful Baroque castle in Viennese style with 365 famous windows.
- 03Roman-Catholic Basilica
The biggest Baroque cathedral in Romania.
- 04The Oradea Fortress
- 05Moon Church
A church unique in Europe, with a type of astronomical clock depicting the phases of the moon.
- 06Black Eagle Passage
Art Nouveau-style hotel and shopping arcade, built in 1907–08.
Things to do
- 01Băile Felix
Where to eat
Dining in Oradea is usually a pleasure. Most restaurants serve local recipes, which are similar to other Central European cuisines. Additionally, some Chinese and Middle Eastern restaurants have opened.
- 01Don Giovanni Pizza
Strada Vasile Alecsandri 13.
- 02Euphoria Biergarten
Strada Mihai Eminescu 18.
- 03Restaurant Palazzo
Strada Ciheiului 55.
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