Oradea

Oradea (UK: , US: , Romanian: [oˈrade̯a]; Hungarian: Nagyvárad [ˈnɒɟvaːrɒd]; German: Großwardein [ˌɡʁoːsvaʁˈdaɪn]) is a city in Romania, located in the Crișana region. It serves as the administrative seat of Bihor County and an economic, social, and cultural hub in northwestern Romania. The city lies between rolling hills on the Crișana plain, on both banks of the Crișul Repede river. The city lies about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the Hungarian border. Oradea is Romania's ninth most populous city (as of 2021). It covers 11,556 hectares (28,560 acres) between the Apuseni Mountains and the Crișana-Banat plain. Oradea is known for its high standard of living and is frequently ranked among Romania's most liveable cities. It serves as the region’s major industrial and economic hub, hosting several of the country's largest industrial enterprises. The city is also renowned for its striking Art Nouveau architecture and is a member of both the Réseau Art Nouveau Network and the Art Nouveau European Route.