Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
tion of traditional fabrics, pots, looms and tools is dryly explained in English. It was
closed for renovation when we passed.
JEWISH
Synagogue
(Str Aurel Filmon 21)
A block west of the Ethnographic Museum is an ornate and well-
preserved synagogue from 1900. Before WWII, 5500 Jews lived in Târgu Mureş; now
only about 100 live here.
THE CITADEL & AROUND
A block northeast of Piaţa Trandafirilor, the huge
citadel
dates from 1492 and is best seen
from outside. On its southern end, and accessed separately from the rest, is the
Reform
area from either side, but it's easiest from the northeastern side. There are a couple of
theatres as well as an army recruitment centre inside.
City Museum
(adult/student 4/1 lei; 9am-4pm Tue-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat & Sun)
The citadel's most ap-
pealing attraction, in the 1492 gate tower on the western wall, is a small museum, with
pottery fragments and old decrees.
MUSEUM
Teleki House
Towards Piaţa Trandafirilor, on Piaţa Bernády György, is the yellow-painted, baroque
Teleki House (built 1797-1803). Joseph Teleki served as governor of Transylvania
between 1842 and 1848.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Weekend Park
(cnr Str Luntraşilor & Aleea Carpaţi; adult/child 5/2 lei; 8am-midnight, closed Mon)
In high summer when the mercury tops 40°C, this complex, 2.5km north of the centre, is a
welcome oasis. There's a couple of giant pools, a few kids' pools, plus a beach volleyball
area. Take Str Revoluţiei north, then go left on Str Luntraşilor. It's poorly sign-posted.
SWIMMING POOL
