Le Parc des Roses

Le Parc des Roses est situé dans le prolongement du Parc sportif universitaire Iuliu Hațieganu, les amateurs de sport ayant à leur disposition des terrains pour pratiquer des sports de balle: basketball, handball, football ou volleyball. Les jeunes ou les seniors intéressés par la pratique d’exercices physiques en plein air disposent d’appareils de fitness et les amateurs de sports à rouleaux et à vélos peuvent utiliser les pistes et les chemins aménagés. En même temps, le parc offre la possibilité de jouer aux échecs en plein air, sur une planche surdimensionnée avec des pièces d’environ 80 cm, ou à marelle , sur une construction spécialement aménagée  à cet égard. En plus de tous ces aménagements, une attention particulière a été portée à l’aspect général du parc par la mise en place d’une fontaine artésienne, ainsi que du mobilier urbain et l’élargissement du réseau d’éclairage.

De plus, dans le Parc des Roses a été inauguré un espace d’environ mille mètres carrés transformé dans un skatepark. L’espace est destiné aux patineurs à rouleaux et aux vélos motocross, BMX, permettant l’organisation de compétitions d’envergure. Récemment, la zone est devenue encore plus attrayante suite au terrassement de certaines portions des rives de Someșul Mic. Tellement, une falaise de promenade a été créé entre le Pont Garibaldi et le Parc des Roses, ainsi qu’une piste cyclable.

The Rose Park

The Rose Park is located in the extension of the Iuliu Hațieganu University Sports Park, sports lovers have at their disposal fields for practicing ball sports: basketball, handball, football or volleyball. The young or the elderly interested in practicing physical exercises in the open air have fitness equipment at their disposal, and roller sports and bicycle enthusiasts can use the tracks and paths arranged. At the same time, the park offers the opportunity to play chess in the open air, on an oversized board with pieces of about 80 cm, or hopscotch, on a construction specially designed for this purpose. In addition to all these facilities, a special attention was paid to the general appearance of the park by placing an artesian fountain, as well as an urban furniture and the expansion of the lighting network.

Also, a space of approximately one thousand square meters transformed into a skatepark was inaugurated in the Rose Park. The space is intended for roller skaters and motocross bikes, BMX, allowing the organization of large-scale competitions. Recently, the area has become even more attractive following the terracing of certain portions of the banks of Someșul Mic. Thus, a promenade embankment was created between the Garibaldi Bridge and the Rose Park, as well as a track for cyclists.

The Firemen’s Tower

Vedere impresionantă a Clujului de la înălțimea Turnului Pompierilor, un simbol al vigilenței și al istoriei orașului

The Firemen’s Tower, originally called the Locksmiths’ Tower or “Little Gate from Soap Street”, was finished during the time of Ştefan Bathory, when a tower was built on this bastion, completed in 1574. The height of 28.5 m gave it good visibility, fulfilling an essential condition – the possibility of effective surveillance of the surrounding area for the observation and signaling of fires. Rehabilitated through a project financed by European funds, the Firemen’s Tower offers a special, 360-degree panorama of the city, the entrance to the objective being free for tourists.

Currently, it is set up as an urban culture center, presenting various exhibitions, objects and old photographs, specific to the activity of firefighting.

Izvoru Crisului Reformed-Calvinist Church

Biserica Reformat-Calvina Izvorul Crisului, o cladire alba cu un turn inalt din lemn, inconjurata de un zid de piatra si vegetatie

The Reformed – Calvinist Church from Izvoru Crișului, located in an area full of history of Cluj County, was documented in the 14th century. It is part of an impressive group of churches in the Land of Calata, an area that represents the cradle of centuries-old folk traditions.

The church is built of stone and is surrounded by a wall dating from the 14th century. Here we find important elements of architecture, which by their beauty keep alive the history of these places. The bell tower, the polychrome painted coffered ceiling, the pipe organ, the fabrics with specific motifs, all illustrate the traditions and customs of the community.

In the patrimony of the church there is a Turkish carpet of inestimable value, donated to the church in 1754 by a local. This rug was given to him by Prince György Rakóczi II as a token of gratitude  after a battle, for his help in treating the prince’s wounds.

Grandma’s House Museum

Imaginea prezinta un leagan traditional decorat cu baticuri colorate, expus la Muzeul Căsuța Bunicii. Acest muzeu ofera o incursiune in viata rurala de altadata

Address: Răcătău village, Măguri Răcătău commune

Phone: (004) 0759-192.642

Web: https://www.facebook.com/casuta.bunicii.98

Schedule: Saturday: 10:00-17:00, Sunday: 13:00-18:00

The story of this museum begins with the passion of a student from Cluj, who out of love for the traditions and the Romanian clothing managed to fulfill his dream of keeping alive the memory of his grandparents, by keeping the old objects inherited from them.

The “Grandma’s House” museum was initially opened in the student’s grandmother’s house, but, being in an area difficult to access for visitors and with the support of the authorities, the objects were moved to a space in the center of Răcătău village, Măguri Răcătău commune. Those who arrive here can admire authentic objects, collected with a lot of effort and involvement: plates, towels, kerchiefs, national costumes, bags, traditional objects used for weaving, decorative pillows with traditional motifs and many other objects that illustrate the old days.

“When I first opened the museum to the general public, I felt a sense of joy and fulfillment, knowing that something beautiful had come out of my hands, a small museum that would delight and alleviate the childhood longing of many visitors.” – Tudor Mihai

 

The Gilău Mountains

Traseul montan din Muntii Gilaului traverseaza pasuni verzi si paduri dense, oferind privelisti pitoresti si aer curat in inima naturii
  • Tarnița left slope (blue stripe marking, duration 5 – 7 hours, length 14 km, medium difficulty level);

 

  • Crow’s stone circuit (yellow dot marking, duration 2-3 hours, length 4 km, low difficulty level);

 

  • Lucaci’s stone circuit (red dot marking, duration 4 – 5 hours, length 10.5 km, medium difficulty level);

 

  • Mărișel (Rusești) – Someșului Clad Gorge – Dâlboaca – Mărișel (Rusești) (double red dot marking, duration 2-3 hours, length 6 km, low difficulty level);

 

  • Mărișel (Church) Circuit – Belvedere – Trei Pâraie – Mărișel (Church) (yellow dot marking, duration ~ 2 hours, length 5 km, low difficulty level);

 

  • Balomireasa – Șaua Ursoaia (red stripe marking, duration 8 – 9 hours, medium difficulty level).

Făgetul Clujului – Feleac

Traseul montan Feleac serpuieste prin paduri dense, oferind o experienta de drum linistit si inconjurat de natura.
  • Peana Peak – Micești Houses (yellow stripe marking, duration 30 minutes, length 2 km, low difficulty level);

  • Mănăștur – Râtul Popii – Râtul Penii – Peana Peak (blue cross marking, duration ~ 3 hours, length 8.5 km, low difficulty level);

  • Ioan Spring – Peana Peak (red cross marking, duration ~ 2 hours, length 5.3 km, low difficulty level);

  • Ioan Spring – Belvedere – Râtul Penii (red triangle marking, duration ~ 2 hours, length 5.2 km, low difficulty level);

  • Camping Făget – Bilașcu Fountain – Peana Peak (blue stripe marking, duration ~ 2 hours, length 6.5 km, low difficulty level);

  • Mănăștur – The Head of the Hill (yellow stripe marking, duration 30 minutes, length 2 km, low difficulty level);

Trascăului Mountains

Traseul montan din Munții Trascăului oferă peisaje impresionante cu stânci abrupte și păduri dense, perfect pentru o aventură în natură.
  • Cluj – Napoca – Tureni (red band marking, duration 7 – 8 hours, length 23 km, high difficulty level)

  • Tureni – Turzii Gorges – Moldovenești (red band marking, duration 8 – 9 hours, length 21 km, high difficulty level);

  • Moldovenești – Colții Trascăului (red band marking, duration 4 – 5 hours, length 10 km, low difficulty level);

  • Buru Hut – Colții Corbului – Gura Jigăului (blue band marking, duration 1.30 – 2 hours, length 3 km, low difficulty level);

  • Turzii Gorges – Arineilor Stream – Cornești (yellow band marking, duration 3 – 4 hours, length 9 km, low difficulty level);

  • Turda – Domnilor Road – Turzii Gorges – Petreștii de Jos (yellow band marking, duration 3:30 – 4:30 hours, length 11 km, low difficulty level);

  • Tureni Gorges Circuit (blue dot marking, duration 2 – 3 hours, length 5 km, low difficulty level);

  • Borzești Gorges Circuit (red dot marking, duration 1 – 1.30 hours, length 2 km, low difficulty level);

  • Turzii Gorges Circuit (red dot marking, duration 4 – 5 hours, length 8 km, medium difficulty level);

  • Tureni – Tureni Gorges – Izvorul Romanilor – Vapa – Turzii Gorge (blue triangle marking, duration 3 – 5 hours, length 9 km, low / medium difficulty level);

  • Turzii Gorges – Ciuma Goală – Ciucaș Waterfall – Cornești (yellow triangle marking, duration 3 – 4 hours, length 8 km, low difficulty level);

  • Turzii Gorges – Gura Jigăului – Borzești Gorges – Buru Hut (red triangle marking, duration 4 – 5 hours, length 10 km, low difficulty level).

The Vlădeasa massif

Traseul montan din Masivul Vladeasa ofera privelisti spectaculoase asupra lacurilor si muntilor impunatori, un loc perfect pentru drumetii.
  • Vlădeasa Rescue Base – Weather Station – Vlădeasa Peak – White Stones – Petrieni Hill – Vlădeasa Rescue Base (red dot marking, duration 5 hours, length 13 km, medium difficulty level)

  • Vlădeasa Rescue Base – Vlădeasa Ridge – Plaiului Peak – Prislopu Hill – Poiana Mica Peak – Zarnii Valley – Floroiu Lake (Drăgan) – Drăgan Dam (blue triangle marking, duration 5 hours, length 15 km, medium difficulty level)

  • Drăganului Valley – Tranişu – Mincii Hill – Bănişorului Stone – Teşiturilor Peak – Stânişoara Hill – Vlădeasa Rescue Base (blue cross marking, duration 6 hours, length 12 km, medium difficulty level)

  • Răchiţele Valley – Cuciulat Peak – Firii Valley – Doda Pilii – Doda Pilii Rescue Base (yellow cross marking, duration 3 hours, length 7 km, low difficulty level)

  • Răchiţele Mountain Rescue Point – Stanciului Valley – Ponorul from Seacă Valley – Vlădeasa Hut – Frăsinenilor Church – Cetăţii Valley – Lespezi Peak – Răchiţele Mountain Rescue Point (blue dot marking, duration 12 hours, length 32 km, high difficulty level)

  • Negreni – Păltiniș Peak – Bucea – Negreni (red dot marking, duration 6 hours, length 19 km, medium difficulty level)

  • Negreni – Merișorului Peak – Măgura Mare Peak – Bucea – Negreni (blue dot marking, duration 12 hours, length 26 km, medium difficulty level)

  • Negreni – Comului Peak (yellow triangle marking, duration 3-4 hours, length 6 km, easy difficulty level)

  • Negreni – Păltiniș Peak (red triangle marking, duration 3 hours, length 3 km, easy difficulty level)
  • Doda Pilii Mountain Rescue Base – Molhașuri – Someșul Cald Valley – Doda Pilii Mountain Rescue Base (yellow dot marking, duration 1 hour, low difficulty level)

  • Alunului Cave – Alunul Mic Valley – Onceasa Glade (blue cross marking, duration 3 hours, length 3 km, low difficulty level)

  • Bride’s Veil Waterfall – Șușman Cave – Bride’s Veil Waterfall (blue cross marking, duration 1-2 hours, medium difficulty level)

  • Lespezi Glade – Lespezi Peak – Lespezi Small Cave – Stanciului Valley (red cross marking, duration 1 – 2 hours, medium difficulty level)

  • Dry Valley – White Stones Ridge – Stânișoara Glade – Dry Valley (yellow dot marking, duration 2-3 hours, medium difficulty level)

  • Water cave from Firii Valley – Humpleu Cave – Șura Mare Cave – Apple Glade – Vârtop Glade – Glacier from Vârtop – Cotul Firii (yellow triangle marking, duration 6 hours, high difficulty level)

Arkhai Sculpture Park

arcul de Sculpturi Arkhai, un spatiu cultural unic ce expune sculpturi impresionante integrate armonios in peisajul natural, oferind o experienta artistica captivanta.

Address: Main Street, no. 442, Vlaha

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Phone: (004) 0751 – 016.692; (004) 0722 – 230.407

Web: www.arkhaisculpturepark.ro

Schedule: Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 – 20:00

Arkhai Sculpture Park was built by sculptor Ernő Bartha, a nationally and internationally recognized artist. Its construction began in 2008 and has been in continuous development ever since. The park is unique due to the monumental size hay sculptures it hosts. The works and the remodeling of the land were made in 3 years, with stones brought from Leghia and Vişta and rocks from Valea Ierii.

The first construction was the stone fence which does not divide, but defines, showing that here begins another world, different from the life we live in.

The Bacchus Sanctuary (50 m²) is located on the right side of the park, on the facade is a sculpture, carved in 2012, after a relic of Bacchus from the Roman Age, found in Dobrogea. The central figure is Bacchus, then, in the upper right side is the Thracian Horseman, and in the lower part is the Fruit Pan. On the left are the nymphs, dancing. In front of the cellar is the summer pavilion (60 m²) and a traditional beehive oven.

Also, we can find a 100-year-old oak house, brought from Maramureș, which has a traditional beehive oven inside.

The park officially opened its doors in 2014, and has hosted ever since numerous events, such as: concerts, outdoor movie screenings, creative camps and workshops, programs for children and youth (horseback riding, textile workshops, ceramics, theater, etc.).

Visiting this open-air museum is possible only by making an appointment in advance.