Odorheiu Secuiesc, Regional administrative center in Harghita County, Romania.
Description
Odorheiu Secuiesc is a municipality in eastern Transylvania in Harghita County, spreading across rolling terrain near the Târnava Mare River. The settlement sits at about 474 meters elevation and covers roughly 47 square kilometers.
History
The first written mention comes from papal documents in 1334 under the name Oduorhel, pointing to early settlement. It later became the administrative seat of Udvarhely County and kept this role for centuries.
Culture
The Haáz Rezső Museum displays regional artwork and Szekler craftsmanship that shape local identity today. The town preserves these traditions in its everyday life and buildings.
Practical
You can reach the town via regional roads, with Cluj-Napoca about 140 kilometers to the west. Hotels like Septimia Resort and Hotel Tarnava offer lodging options for visitors.
Did you know?
The town is home to Tamasi Aron High School, said to exist since 1593 and one of the region's oldest schools. This institution preserves teaching traditions that go back centuries.
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