The 1000-Year Border at Ghimeș Făget

The 1000-Year Border at Ghimeș Făget


Address

Ghimes - Faget, Romania

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The 1000-Year Border at Ghimeș Făget is not only a place of historical significance but also offers numerous attractions to visitors. Here are some of the most important tourist sites:

  1. Railway Watchtower No. 30
    It was built during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and was the easternmost railway watchtower of historical Hungary. Today, it houses a railway history exhibition, showcasing the railway life of that period and the history of border surveillance.
    Bilibok Ágoston
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  2. Ruins of Rákóczi Castle
    The ruins of the castle, built in the 17th century, are located on the hill above Railway Watchtower No. 30. It can be reached via a steep staircase, from where there is an impressive view of the Tatros Valley and the surrounding mountains.
    Currently under construction, so it is not accessible for visits!

  3. Gyimes Quarantine (Kontumác)
    The quarantine station built in the 18th century, where travelers were isolated during epidemics. On the premises of the quarantine station is also the Kontumác Chapel, which provided spiritual support to those in quarantine.

  4. Border Stone with the Tilted Cross of the Holy Crown
    The former border stone marking the eastern border of historical Hungary, with a special decoration: the tilted cross of the Holy Crown.

  5. Nature and Landscape
    The area is distinguished by its stunning natural beauty: green mountain slopes, meadows, and the valley of the Tatros River, offering excellent opportunities for hiking and nature exploration.
These attractions together provide a unique experience, combining history, culture, and the beauty of nature.

  • Ghimeș Făget

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