Odorheiu Secuiesc, Regional administrative center in Harghita County, Romania.
Located in eastern Transylvania at 474 meters elevation, Odorheiu Secuiesc extends across 47 square kilometers of rolling terrain near the Târnava Mare River.
The settlement, first mentioned in papal records from 1334 as Oduorhel, developed around a Roman fortress and later became the seat of Udvarhely County.
The Haáz Rezső Museum preserves regional artifacts and Szekler arts, while the Tamasi Aron High School, established in 1593, maintains Hungarian educational traditions.
Visitors can reach the city via regional roads from Cluj-Napoca 140 kilometers away, with accommodation options including the Septimia Resort and Hotel Tarnava.
The population of 31,335 residents maintains strong Hungarian cultural elements, with 87 percent of inhabitants identifying as ethnic Hungarians in this Romanian municipality.
Location: Harghita County
Capital city: Odorheiu Secuiesc
Address: Piața Primăriei nr. 5, Odorheiu Secuiesc, 535600
Phone: +40266218383
Email: office@odorhei.ro
Website: http://varoshaza.ro
GPS coordinates: 46.31389,25.30167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:55
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