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| 2498 Arad: 1. The Romanian Orthodox Cathedral; 2. The Administrative Palace; 3. The Palace of Culture |
Historically situated in the region of Crişana, and having recently extended on the left bank of the Mureş river, in Banat region, Arad is in nowadays the most important trans-European road and rail transportation junction point in western Romania. With a rich industrial and commercial tradition, it is one of the most prosperous cities in the country. The vineyards of Arad stretch on the hills bordering the western part of the Zarand Mountains. The native variety Cadarcă was the wine of the imperial court of Vienna during the reign of Emperor Franz Josef.
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| 2499 Arad: 1. The "Ioan Slavici" Theatre; 2. The Administrative Palace; 3. The Palace of Culture; 5. Neumann Palace; 6. The National Bank; 7. Mureş River |
It was first mentioned in the 11th century. The Ottoman Empire conquered the region from Hungary in 1551 and kept it until 1699, when was taken by the Habsburg Monarchy. According to 1720 data, the population of the city was composed of 177 Romanian families, 162 Serbian, and 35 Hungarian. The Arad Fortress, boasting a Vauban-style fortress with a six-pointed star shape, was built under the orders of the Empress Maria Theresa between 1763 and 1783.
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