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From certain points of view the geographical position of Orosh\u00e1za, situated on the eastern part of the country, is disadvantageous, but if we think of the arriving tourists or the proximity of the border gives the town numerous benefits.<\/h2>\n

Arad offers a wide choice of programmes and the town is rich of historic monuments, too.<\/p>\n

\"Arad\"B\u00e9k\u00e9s county is surrounded on the east and south from Romanian territories. When crossing the frontier we can chose among different border crossing points. If we set off from Orosh\u00e1za the most convenient points are Nagylak or Battonya, but if we take towards Gyula we will also have a pleasant and smooth journey. Romania is accessable by train as well passing through B\u00e9k\u00e9scsaba, we can cross the border at L\u00f6k\u00f6sh\u00e1za.<\/p>\n

To a short distance from the border we can find cities of historic interst. From north to south there is: Nagyv\u00e1rad, Szalonta, Arad and Temesv\u00e1r. These places offer interesting historic sights and monuments worth visiting. Nagyv\u00e1rad was the birth place of outstanding historical personalities, such as: Istv\u00e1n B\u00e1thory (Voivode of Transylvania), P\u00e9ter P\u00e1zm\u00e1ny archbishop, K\u00e1lm\u00e1n Tisza prime minister, Mih\u00e1ly Teleki. As for our current days Jen\u0151 Kn\u00e9zi sport riporter and Ren\u00e1ta Tolvaj singer can be mentioned. <\/p>\n

\"AradSalonta is famous for Mikl\u00f3s Toldi and the author of his story J\u00e1nos Arany, who was born and lived here. We have to mention two other writers Istv\u00e1n Sinka and Lajos Zilahy, eminent personalities of Hungarian literature. At Arad we can find the monument of the thirteen Hungarian generals who were executed in 1849 at Arad city.
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\nFamous personalities given by the city: P\u00e1l J\u00e1vor famous actor and \u00c1rp\u00e1d T\u00f3th poet. Temesv\u00e1r, capital of area named Banat, is the third biggest city of Roumania. Famous people related to the city are: Gy\u00f6rgy Klapka (later captain of the Kom\u00e1rom Castle), Ern\u0151 Kiss, one of the thirteen executed generals, L\u00e1szl\u00f3 T\u0151k\u00e9s, former deputy bishop and nowadays Member of the European Parliament, or Zolt\u00e1n M\u00e1rki poet. <\/p>\n

Find more useful information on Arad and its surrounding at the following website: http:\/\/www.aradhotspots.ro<\/p>\n

Pictures of Arad<\/h3>\n\n