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Baia de Criș
Commune
Location in Hunedoara County
Location in Hunedoara County
Baia de Criș is located in Romania
Baia de Criș
Baia de Criș
Location in Romania
Country  Romania
County Hunedoara
Area
89.72 km2 (34.64 sq mi)
Population
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Time zone EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
337005
Area code +40 x54

Baia de Criș (also known as Altenburg in German and Körösbánya in Hungarian) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located near the small town of Brad. A commune is like a group of villages that are governed together.

Baia de Criș is made up of nine different villages. These are Baia de Criș, Baldovin, Căraci, Cărăstău, Lunca, Rișca, Rișculița, Țebea, and Văleni. Each village adds to the unique history and culture of the area.

A Place of History

The village of Țebea, which is part of Baia de Criș, holds a very special place in Romanian history. It was here that a major historical event began in 1784. This event was an uprising by local people who wanted more rights and better living conditions.

Avram Iancu's Legacy

Țebea is also famous as the final resting place of Avram Iancu. He was a very important leader in Romanian history. He fought for the rights of Romanians in Transylvania during the 1848 revolutions. His tomb in Țebea is a national memorial. Many people visit it to remember his bravery and his fight for freedom.

Villages of Baia de Criș

The commune of Baia de Criș includes several charming villages. Each one has its own story and local traditions. Exploring these villages gives you a good idea of life in this part of Transylvania.

  • Baia de Criș: The main village and center of the commune.
  • Baldovin: A smaller village with a quiet atmosphere.
  • Căraci: Known for its traditional houses and peaceful surroundings.
  • Cărăstău: Another village contributing to the commune's rural charm.
  • Lunca: Often located near river meadows, as its name suggests.
  • Rișca: A village with beautiful natural views.
  • Rișculița: A smaller neighbor to Rișca.
  • Țebea: The historically significant village, home to Avram Iancu's tomb.
  • Văleni: A village that completes the commune's diverse landscape.

International Connections

Baia de Criș has a special connection with a town in Hungary. This is called a "twin city" relationship. It helps people from both places learn about each other's cultures.

Twin City: Budaörs

  • Hungary Budaörs, Hungary (since 2022)

This partnership with Budaörs helps build friendships and understanding between the communities.

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    Franciscan monastery of Baia de Criș, founded in the 14th century

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