About Arad
Due to its position next to the border, Arad is known for its Hungarian characteristics as well as its 19C-20C Viennese architecture.
Arad is the capital city of Arad County, historically situated in the regions of Crisana, and having recently extended on the left bank of the Mures river, in Banat region of western Romania. An important industrial center and transportation hub on the Mures River, Arad is also the seat of a Romanian Orthodox archbishop and features two universities. It had one of the first music conservatories in Europe. The city is the 12th largest city in Romania, and the third largest city in the western part of the country, behind Timișoara and Oradea.
Its attractions include the Fortified Town,several remarkable palaces, the Serbian Church, the beautiful Neolog Synagogue, and more.
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Best Western Central Hotel
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Situated in the middle of the Arad, the Best Western Central Hotel offers easy access to all main public, art and cultural institutions. It has been refurbished in 2012 and offers safe parking.
All rooms of the Best Western Central Hotel are air-conditioned and offer free wireless internet access.
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. Read more...
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Attractions in Arad
- Historic Center Arad
- Fortress of Arad
- Arad Administrative Palace
- Neumann Palace, Arad
- Serbian Church, Arad
- Bohus Palace, Arad
- Cultural Palace, Arad
- Red Church, Arad
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Arad
- Copiilor Park, Arad








