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Odorheiu Secuiesc
The old centre of Szeklerland on the Târnava Mare: a square of late 19th-century buildings, the ruins of the Székely Támadt fortress and the Seiche baths, where Orbán Balázs is buried.
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What to see in Odorheiu Secuiesc
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Historic squarePiața Primăriei și centrul istoric
The town centre, with the former Udvarhely county hall (now the town hall), the 1781 Reformed church and the Franciscan church, where the shopping street Kossuth Lajos begins.
Centru
2Fortress ruinsCetatea Székely Támadt
The ruins of a Renaissance fortress with bastions, built in the 16th century to keep the Szekler town under control.
Centru, la circa 200 m de Piața Primăriei
3Old spa and memorial siteBăile Seiche și mormântul lui Orbán Balázs
A former spa with mineral springs in the Sós stream valley, where Orbán Balázs, author of 'The Description of Szeklerland', is buried.
Seiche (Szejkefürdő), la circa 4 km nord-vest de centru
4Medieval chapelCapela Iisus (Jézus-kápolna)
A small four-lobed chapel with a shingle roof, ringed by a stone wall, at the end of Szálvátor hill.
Intrarea de sud în oraș, la circa 2 km de centru
5Baroque churchBiserica Sf. Nicolae din Odorheiu Secuiesc
The town's Roman Catholic parish church, built in 1787–1791 on St Nicholas hill, in late Baroque style with early Neoclassical touches.
Dealul Sf. Nicolae, la circa 300 m de Piața Primăriei
Where to eat in Odorheiu Secuiesc
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Szekler inn
Gizi Csárda
An inn and restaurant serving Szekler and Transylvanian food, open since the 1990s, with rooms upstairs and a summer garden.
Strada Nyírő József, la circa 900 m vest de piața centrală - 2Bistro on the main square
Menta Bistro
The bistro on the ground floor of Hotel Târnava, serving Transylvanian and international food, with a summer terrace.
Centru, Piața Primăriei - 3Neapolitan pizzeria
Pizzaiolo
A pizzeria with a wood-fired oven, baking Neapolitan-style pizza.
Strada Kornis Ferenc, la circa 600 m nord-est de piața centrală - 4Pastry shop
Cofetăria Alexandra (Alexandra Cukrászda)
A family-run pastry shop in the centre, next to the Reformed church, with cakes, gâteaux and ice cream.
Centru, Piața Márton Áron - 5Café and pastry shop
Luna Cukrászda és Kávéház
A small café and pastry shop on Strada Sântimbru, serving cakes, ice cream and coffee in Zsolnay porcelain.
Strada Sântimbru, la circa 400 m de piața centrală
Where to stay in Odorheiu Secuiesc
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Guesthouse with spa
Páva (Páva Kert)
A guesthouse with a restaurant and a spa area on the hill in the north-west of town, with a terrace looking over Odorheiu Secuiesc.
Sâmbătești (Szombatfalva), pe deal, la circa 1,7 km de centru - 2Hotel with spa
Hotel Târnava (Küküllő)
A three-star hotel in the tall building on Piața Primăriei, with a spa, the Menta Bistro restaurant and a rooftop bar.
Centru, Piața Primăriei - 3Four-star guesthouse
Pensiunea Panorama
A small guesthouse with eight double rooms on a hill above the town, about a kilometre from the main square.
Pe dealul din estul orașului, la circa 1 km de piața centrală - 4Hotel and spa resort
Septimia Hotels & Spa Resort
A resort with two hotel buildings, a wellness and spa centre, sports courts and bowling, on the road to Băile Seiche.
Strada Orbán Balázs, spre Băile Seiche, la circa 1,3 km de centru - 5Hotel with restaurant
Hotel Gondűző
A three-star hotel with a restaurant on an old street in the historic centre, a few minutes from the main square.
Centrul istoric, la circa 300 m de piața centrală
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Odorheiu Secuiesc?
We recommend Piața Primăriei și centrul istoric (historic square, Centru): Most of the town's historic buildings are gathered here. Other picks: Cetatea Székely Támadt, Băile Seiche și mormântul lui Orbán Balázs, Capela Iisus (Jézus-kápolna) and Biserica Sf. Nicolae din Odorheiu Secuiesc.
Where to eat in Odorheiu Secuiesc?
We recommend Gizi Csárda (szekler inn, Strada Nyírő József, la circa 900 m vest de piața centrală): It scores 4.7 on Google from more than 1,800 reviews, one of the best scores in town. Other picks: Menta Bistro, Pizzaiolo, Cofetăria Alexandra (Alexandra Cukrászda) and Luna Cukrászda és Kávéház.
Where to stay in Odorheiu Secuiesc?
We recommend Páva (Páva Kert) (guesthouse with spa, Sâmbătești (Szombatfalva), pe deal, la circa 1,7 km de centru): It scores 4.6 on Google from more than 1,100 reviews and its restaurant serves Transylvanian food with a modern touch. Other picks: Hotel Târnava (Küküllő), Pensiunea Panorama, Septimia Hotels & Spa Resort and Hotel Gondűző.
How far is Odorheiu Secuiesc from Miercurea Ciuc?
About 52 km by road from Miercurea Ciuc.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.