Reghin, city in Mureș County, Romania
Reghin is a town in Romania located in Mureș County along the Mureș River. The townscape features old houses with wood carvings and ironwork on balconies, gentle hills, and Gothic-style churches that stand above the streets.
Reghin was first mentioned over 800 years ago as part of the Hungarian Kingdom. The town survived wars between Ottomans and Habsburgs, fires, and destruction, yet rebuilt each time and grew with churches, schools, and craft workshops.
Reghin has been a center for musical instrument making for centuries. The town's craftspeople shape its identity, and workshops throughout the streets produce violins and stringed instruments that are exported worldwide.
The town is compact and easy to explore on foot, with clear streets and friendly locals. Most signs are in Romanian, but many residents speak some English, and public spaces are clean and well-maintained.
The town houses several historic organs, including one over 200 years old inside the Evangelical Church that still plays today. Visitors can admire the craftsmanship embedded in these instruments.
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