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Trascau Depression and Crag

Climbing up the Aries Valley, after crossing Brozesti Gorge and the Buru Cabin, in a small depression where Buru Village is found, the road turns south towards the Tracau Depression, found approximately 30 km from Turda.

At the base of the crag that reaches over 1000m in altitude, are a number of villages: Valisoara, Izvoarele, Coltesti and Remetea, known not only for their exploitation of iron in the 14th century, but also for the culture and traditions of the Hungarians who live here.

The most important tourist points in this region are: Coltii Trascaului (1113m) and the peak of Piatra Secuiului (1128m), Ardascheia peak, the ruins of the Coltesti fortress, Valisoara Gorge, the Ethnographic Museum of Remetea and Remetea Monastery.

From the Trascau depression, beyond Piatra Seciului you arrive in Moldovenesti, where the Aries River leaves the mountains.
   
 
  Turda attractions
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The Roman Castrum (106 C.E.)
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The History Museum (15th)
3
Turda Salt Mine
4
Theater, Courthouse, City Hall of Turda
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Reformed Church with tower 15th century
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Roman Catholic Church, 15th Century
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Reformed Fortified Church, 16th Century
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other religious buildings
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other buildings and statues
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Salt Baths Turda
11
Zoological Garden Turda
12
Memorial to Mihai Viteazul
 
surrounding area

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Natural reservations - Turda Gorges and Tureni Gorges
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Trascau Depression and Crag
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Aries Valley and the Bedeleu Massive
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Ocolis Valley, Posaga Valley, Scarita-Belioara Reservation
 
culinary traditions
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Turda Roast
18
Ginger Bread
 
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