The History of Arad
Arad has a long history, starting with the first human settlements built on current town grounds, on the north of Mures River. Then, in the 10th century, the first earth fortress was in Vladimirescu. The town bloomed during Maria Theresa, culminating with the construction of the fortress which was considered undefeatable at that time.
In 1918, Arad housed the National Romanian Central Council which took the leadership of Transylvania and prepared the act of the union between Transylvania and Romania at Alba Iulia. In December 1989, Arad was the second town free of communism in Romania.
The Administrative
Palace
The Administrative Palace currently houses the City Hall. It was built between 1872 and 1874, after a project by architect Pékár Ferenc. The style of the building combines Flemish Neo-Renaissance with the style of late medieval city halls. The building is U-shaped and has a 54-meter tower, and the clock in the tower, brought from Switzerland in 1878, has a mechanism that plays a patriotic song every the hour. Hall windows have stained glass depicting allegorical figures of the seasons.
The Administrative Palace
The Administrative Palace currently houses the City Hall. It was built between 1872 and 1874, after a project by architect Pékár Ferenc. The style of the building combines Flemish Neo-Renaissance with the style of late medieval city halls. The building is U-shaped and has a 54-meter tower, and the clock in the tower, brought from Switzerland in 1878, has a mechanism that plays a patriotic song every the hour. Hall windows have stained glass depicting allegorical figures of the seasons.
THE ANDRENYI PALACE
The Andrenyi Palace, built during 1880-1890, is located in the center of the town, on Revolutiei Boulevard, near the Administrative Palace. It hosts the classrooms of Arad Children’s Palace. The Palace was built by a family of rich merchants from Ghioroc, whose name it took, between 1880-1890. In 1936, Baron Andrényi established a store of ferrous products called the “Golden Horse Tack”, in Arad. The facade of the palace was made in Neo-Roman style, with elements taken from the Baroque style.
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Arad is an Orthodox cathedral, and also the seat of the Archdiocese of Arad. The cornerstone of the cathedral was laid in 1991 by Timotei Seviciu, Bishop of Arad. The cathedral was consecrated by Patriarch Daniel on December 6, 2008, and on November 28, 2009 it became the archbishop’s cathedral. The old cathedral of the Arad Diocese is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Cathedral, a historical and architectural monument.
THE ANDRENYI PALACE
The Andrenyi Palace, built during 1880-1890, is located in the center of the town, on Revolutiei Boulevard, near the Administrative Palace. It hosts the classrooms of Arad Children’s Palace. The Palace was built by a family of rich merchants from Ghioroc, whose name it took, between 1880-1890. In 1936, Baron Andrényi established a store of ferrous products called the “Golden Horse Tack”, in Arad. The facade of the palace was made in Neo-Roman style, with elements taken from the Baroque style.
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Arad is an Orthodox cathedral, and also the seat of the Archdiocese of Arad. The cornerstone of the cathedral was laid in 1991 by Timotei Seviciu, Bishop of Arad. The cathedral was consecrated by Patriarch Daniel on December 6, 2008, and on November 28, 2009 it became the archbishop’s cathedral. The old cathedral of the Arad Diocese is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Cathedral, a historical and architectural monument.
TRAIANUS BRIDGE
The Traianus Bridge is a bridge in the municipality of Arad, crossing the Mures River and providing connection both for road and tram traffic between Calea Timisoarei, Aradul Nou neighborhood and Calea Romanilor, Boul Rosu area.
At first sight, there seem to be three suspended bridges one after the other. It is just an impression due to the curve lines of a classical system of lattice girders beams with Gerber type joints.
CENAD PALACE
The palace was built by the Arad- Cenad Railway Company according to the Jivaszek architect’s blueprints by the end of the 19th century. The building is part of the City Hall Square complex and it is representative of eclectic architecture, richly decorated in classic and Renaissance style.
It stands out from other buildings because of the roof equipped with interesting towers, whose ornamentation reflects the specific architecture of Arad.
TRAIANUS BRIDGE
The Traianus Bridge is a bridge in the municipality of Arad, crossing the Mures River and providing connection both for road and tram traffic between Calea Timisoarei, Aradul Nou neighborhood and Calea Romanilor, Boul Rosu area.
At first sight, there seem to be three suspended bridges one after the other. It is just an impression due to the curve lines of a classical system of lattice girders beams with Gerber type joints.
CENAD PALACE
The palace was built by the Arad- Cenad Railway Company according to the Jivaszek architect’s blueprints by the end of the 19th century. The building is part of the City Hall Square complex and it is representative of eclectic architecture, richly decorated in classic and Renaissance style.
It stands out from other buildings because of the roof equipped with interesting towers, whose ornamentation reflects the specific architecture of Arad.