Attractions in Hunedoara County

The surrounding area offers a wide range of fascinating tourist and historical attractions.

Deva Fortress

Deva Fortress is considered one of the most important medieval fortifications in Transylvania. Over the centuries, it was ruled by voivodes, princes, counts and duchesses. It was gifted, sold and bombarded, with each era leaving its mark through defensive walls, new rooms, ballrooms and even an additional storey. Its owners sought to transform it from a purely defensive stronghold into an impressive and luxurious residence.
Today, its ruins can be seen from afar thanks to their strategic position atop a hill overlooking the Mureș Valley and one of Romania’s main routes towards Central and Western Europe. The fortress was built in the 13th century, although traces of human settlement in the area are much older, dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age. The first documented reference to Deva Fortress dates from 1269.

🏰 Corvin Castle – The Royal Fortress

The first stone fortification in Hunedoara, known as the Royal Fortress, is dated by most researchers to the 14th century (Gheorghe Anghel), although other specialists place it in the first half of the 15th century (Elemér Mályusz, Adrian Andrei Rusu, Radu Lupescu). The fortification had an elliptical shape, massive walls up to two metres thick, and was built directly on the native rock. Research before the First World War revealed two triangular rooms in the northern area, one probably a keep, with parallels in French and German architecture of the 13th–14th centuries. Today, Corvin Castle remains one of Europe’s most spectacular medieval fortifications and a major historical symbol of Hunedoara County.

💦 Aqualand Deva

Aqualand Deva is a fully indoor aquatic complex covering approximately 11,300 square metres, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and fun in any season. Its pools hold around 2,000 cubic metres of water — more than two million litres — providing excellent conditions for swimming and recreation.

Located at the foot of Deva Fortress, opposite Cetate Stadium and next to the cable car station, Aqualand is a perfect addition to a day spent in Deva, whether for a weekend getaway or a relaxing stay in Hunedoara County.

Sarmizegetusa Regia

Sarmizegetusa Regia, located in the Orăștie Mountains, was the capital of the Dacian Kingdom and its most important political, military and religious centre before the Roman conquest. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is renowned for its circular andesite sanctuaries, defensive walls built using the “murus dacicus” technique and its spectacular natural setting.

Visitors discover an atmosphere rich in history and mystery, where Dacian civilisation reached its height during the reign of King Decebalus. A trip to Sarmizegetusa Regia offers an authentic experience for lovers of history, nature and culture and is one of Hunedoara County’s most important attractions.

Lake Cinciș

Lake Cinciș, one of Hunedoara County’s most spectacular destinations, captivates visitors with its picturesque scenery and peaceful atmosphere. Considered by many one of Transylvania’s most beautiful lakes, it covers approximately 867 hectares and reaches depths of up to 48 metres. Surrounded by green hills, forests and beautiful views, Lake Cinciș is ideal for relaxation, walks, water sports and memorable moments in nature.

The Cinciș Restaurant serves a rich and varied menu featuring Romanian cuisine, charcoal-grilled specialities and international dishes, accompanied by a selection of wines.

Guests can dine on one of the two terraces offering panoramic views of Lake Cinciș.

 

⛪ Prislop Monastery

Located in one of Romania’s most picturesque regions, in the heart of Țara Hațegului at the foothills of the Retezat Mountains, Prislop Monastery is a place of profound spiritual and historical significance.

The area is considered a true “cradle of history”, with traces of Palaeolithic humans discovered in the caves of Ohaba Ponor and Cioclovina, not far from the monastery.

Founded in the 14th century by Saint Nicodemus of Tismana, a major reformer of Romanian monasticism, Prislop Monastery became an important spiritual centre of Transylvania. Here, Saint Nicodemus created the famous Slavonic Tetraevangelion, preserved today at the National Museum of Art of Romania.

Today, Prislop Monastery is one of Romania’s most visited pilgrimage sites, offering peace, reflection and an authentic connection with Romanian history and spirituality.

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