Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Biserica Evanghelică)
At a staggering 76.5m, Bistriţa's 14th-century, Gothic-style church
dominates Piaţa Centrală. And though it's closed for restoration, you can still travel up the
elevator in the tower for amazing views (8 lei).
Şugălete
Facing the church on the north side of Piaţa Centrală is the fine Şugălete row of terraced
buildings, which in medieval times was bustling with trading activities. The
Galeriile de
Arta
( 0745-454 032; Piaţa Centrală 24; 10am-6pm)
is worth a peek, with regu-
larly changing exhibitions.
HISTORICAL BUILDING
Orthodox Church
Down the pedestrian B-dul Rebreanu, which is lined with cafes and restaurants, is an
Orthodox church (1270-80), the centrepiece of Piaţa Unirii.
CHURCH
County Museum
(Muzeul Judetean; B-dul General Grigore Bălan 19; adult/student 5/3 lei; 10am-7pm
Tue-Sun)
The open courtyard of the half-closed County Museum has a wooden church in
its central garden. The museum's collection of minerals and stuffed animals is hardly
worth a look though.
MUSEUM
Activities
Codrişor Swimming Pool
(adult/student 5/2 lei; 8am-8pm)
To cool off there's the Codrişor swimming pool, an
outdoor pool on the south side of the river.
SWIMMING
Sleeping
Hotel Codrişor $
( 0263-233 814;
www.hotelcodrisor.ro
; Str Codrişor 28; s 105-130 lei, d 140-170 lei;
)
A few minutes' walk out of town, pass over the bridge near Crama Veche Restaurant
to reach this decent-value hotel. Conveniently, it's also right next to the public swimming
HOTEL
