Small town next to the border, Sacuieni, Romania
Reviews > Europe > Romania > Sacuieni > Small town next to the border
by Overview of Sacueni (Szekelyhid in Hungarian and Zickelhid in German)
Sacueni is a small village in Bihor near the capital of the County, Oradea (42 km). Eldest archaeological findings of the city date back to 1700 BC and it wears the name of Ox Castle („Ökörvár”); beside that one of the eldest gaelic grave from Romania was also found here. From the 9th century this land became the base of the Hungarian tribes from the zone, especially for the armed Secuis (Székely in Hungarian). The second part of the Hungarian name of the city, „híd” means „bridge” and most probable it denotes the historical fact that Seciu people had the right to charge a tax from the merchants going from North to South for passing the bridge on “Ér” river.
If you are crossing the border at Létavértes (what is by the way the sister city of Sacueni) you should take a short break at Sacueni to visit the three churches of the town (catholic, protestant and ortodox). Unfortunetally the old fortress of the city was already demolished but there is a very nice mock-up of it in the garden of Protestant church (check the gallery).
My advice is to visit the city in the night, I really enjoyed walking the empty streets and taking pictures of the buildings and churches.
Things about Sacuieni you may be interested in
Be the first who requests a site listing for this page.1. Apr 24, 2009 Da Vinci exhibiton in Oradea (Oradea) (
21)2. Apr 28, 2009 Small town next to the border (Sacuieni) (
63)Start from beginning | 1 - 2 Journal overview
Recommended Constanta Guide
Constanta History
Constanta is one of the most populous cities in Romania and a major port at the Black Sea. There are few cities in the region of the Black Sea that can claim to be older or more famous that the port of Constanta. Constanta history goes back to the 6th century BC, when Greek colonists founded a port named ‘Tomis’ on the shore of the Black Sea. However, the region known today as Dobrogea was not deserted, but inhabited by the Dacian tribes. Almost 40 years after the Romans took over the region (29 BC), the Roman poet Ovid was exiled in Tomis. From Ovid, who found this part of the empire unwelcoming and barbarian, and never adapted... Read more »
Recent reviews for Sacuieni
Back to the nature in Rucatau, Romania - Jul 30, 2009, by asterix
If you wanna have a little rest in the wildness of the nature, Racatau is for you. Great forester place, with many weekend houses for rent. It is really amazing, fresh air, no pollution no noise. You shoould turn off your cell phone and... Read more »
Great food and the best clubs in Oradea - Apr 28, 2009, by erato
In terms of nightlife: you can start with a good dinner in Cyrano on the main street, Black Rose near the center on Avram Iancu street or Chicken House on Iuliu Maniu street. However the best Quattro Formaggi pizza what I ever ate can be... Read more »
Brasov, one of Romania's greatest cities - Aug 3, 2007, by szbogi
After seeing the castles we went back to visit Brasov one of the biggest cities in Romania. After finding a place to park our car (without paying a fee:)) we went to see the city center and the famous Black Church. I've already been there... Read more »
At the Salt Mine in Praid - Aug 21, 2007, by szbogi
At about 4:30 PM we arrived to Praid, a village (or little city, I'm not sure) which is very famous because of its Salt Mine which is a touristic attraction but it's used for medical purposes too. It's not new that we didn't find any signs... Read more »
Visiting the Torda-Gorge - Apr 30, 2009, by erato
Torda-Gorge is a fissure in the limestone-Torockói Mountains, not far from the town of Turda, beeing a protected area since 1938. The Hesdat stream flows through the cleft edged by two 250-300 m high cliffs. There are 32 excavated... Read more »
More reviews you might be interested in
Konstanz reviews - Germany
Konstanz is a nice city, lying directly to the lake of Konstanz, called the Bodensee. That already offers you a nice scenery, you can enjoy at one...
Many possibilities in Konztanz
Strasbourg reviews - France
Strasbourg is one of the most prosperous cities in France. It's a beautiful city, diverse culture with stunning city center. It is renowned for...
Strasbourg,France
Volos reviews - Greece
Although it is an industrial city, I really enjoyed Volos. The sea is impossibly blue there and the city by night from the surrounding hills is...
A nice weekend in Volos, Greece
Campli reviews - Italy
Die Santa Maria In Platea Kirche war früher eine echte Kathedrale. Sie wurde 1395 gebaut. Den Kirchturm hat Antonio da Lodi erbaut und ist so...
Zehn Gründe füe einen Besuch in Campli
Castellammare Di Stabia reviews - Italy
If you are at Stabia, you should really visit all the ancient roman villas around. Walls are preserved even to a heigth more than 3 meters. At some...
Roman villas in Stabia
Bangkok reviews - Thailand
Wo liegt Bagkok? Bangkok ist die große Hauptstadt Thailands und heißt Übersetzt „Die Stadt der Engel“. Ca. 6.859...
Alle über Bangkok
Simferopol reviews - Ukraine
Wo liegt Krim? Krim liegt in der Ukraine. Sie ist eine Halbinsel im Schwarzen Meer. Krim hat ca. 2 Millionen Einwohner. Im Süden Krims ist...
Besuch Halbinsel Krim
Philadelphia reviews - Pennsylvania
The historical town of Philadelphia is a famous place where you can visit the most ancient but affluent sites. For those looking for comfortable...
One night in Philadelphia
San Francisco reviews - California
One of the greatest attractions as regards the San Francisco is you can go to the museum in the morning as well as on the hill during daytime....
Don't miss it while in San Fransisco
Washington reviews - District Of Columbia
“All men are created free and equal” inscribed on the south wall of the Lincoln monument, we're in Washington D.C. Washington D.C....
What to see in Washington
© Copyright 2004 - 2024 Travelgrove, Inc.