Discover Großschlatten: History, Routes and Landscape

For a historical attraction, you can plan a visit to the Roman fortress of Cetățeaua in Abrud; it dates from the 2nd or 3rd century AD.

History

On the northwestern side of the Roman fortress of Cetățeaua, the earthworks and defensive ditch are still visible, two recognisable features of the Roman fortification.

The Casa lui Ioan Buteanu in Abrud is associated with one of Avram Iancu’s closest associates and complements the historical local references with a specific individual.

The Casa memorială Alexandru Ciura in Abrud is the childhood home of the writer Alexandru Ciura, who lived from 1876 to 1936.

The Wallachian revolutionaries A. Golescu and B. Iscovescu stayed at the Casa tribunului Ioan Șuluțiu in Abrud; both names are associated with this house.

Abrud has deep roots in the history of gold mining, while its connection with the culture of the Moți represents a distinct cultural local reference.

Routes

The Route of National Unity 1848–1918–1922 passes through Abrud and includes historical sights relevant to the aforementioned historical moments.

The route also includes numerous museum collections, memorial sites and public monuments, making it easier for visitors to access the history of the historical processes discussed.

With museums, memorial sites and public monuments, the route extends beyond individual historical sights; at the same time, the years 1848, 1918 and 1922 remain fixed components of its name and historical reference.

The Transapuseana is approximately 78 kilometres long and connects Aiud with the Bucium–Abrud area; this distance can be incorporated directly into travel planning.

The Transapuseana is paved and accessible to all types of vehicles.

Landscape

The Peştera Lucia cave is located in the vicinity of Abrud.

Dealul Coltoului mountain is also located in the vicinity of Abrud and adds another individually named mountain to the designated landscape destinations.

Muntele Vulcan mountain is also located in the vicinity of Abrud; its name is one of the specific local landscape references.

Dealul Dâmbului mountain is located in the vicinity of Abrud and thus represents another named mountain in the landscape of this area.

Churches

The Biserica Sohodol church is located in the vicinity of Abrud.

The Orthodox Biserica Ortodoxă Izvorul Tămăduirii church is located in the vicinity of Abrud and complements the ecclesiastical destinations described there with its denomination.

The Roman Catholic Biserica Romano-Catolică Câmpeni church is also located in the vicinity of Abrud; its Roman Catholic classification is part of its name.

The Biserica Valea Bistrii church is also located in the vicinity of Abrud and completes the list of named churches in the area.

To the main travel overview: Abrud.