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County Caraş-Severin
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Gateway to Banat's
 County Caraş-Severin is the eastern sister county
more populous County
Timiş, both of which make up the Banat Region.
Caraş-Severin is actually the third-largest county
in Romania and makes up the eastern section of the historical Banat region
which extends into modern-day Serbia.
Reşiţa and Caransebeş are the two cities in the
county, along with the smaller towns of Anina,
Băile Herculane, Bocşa, Moldova Nouă, Oraviţa, and Oţelu Roşu.
Major communes of note are Agadici, Ocna de Fier and Mehadia.
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Ah, the glory days of the planned society and a
bright industrial future for all! Times have changed in Reşiţa
these days.
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License plates
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Museums
Reşiţa's Museum of History
Recent archaeological discoveries show that the
area has been populated since at least the Paleolithic era. The county
capital Reşiţa was founded in 1771 and became a modern industrial centre
during the Austrian occupation.
The county is populated with many museums including
The County Museum of History, host to important archaeological exhibits of
mining and metallurgy
Ocna de Fier Mineralogical Collection
See how Caraş-Severin rocks
at the Constantin Gruiescu Mineralogical
Collection in the town of Ocna de Fier.
Festivals
The county is also the host to regional daffodil
and lilac festivals in the Spring.
The National Parks of Western Banat
The "Cheile Nerei - Beuşinta" National Park
The "Semenic - Cheile Caraşului" National Park
The "Domogled - Valea Cernei" National Park
The "Danube Iron Gate" National Park
Resort Towns
The Semenic Resort
The Băile Herculane Resort
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Listed below are some local agents who can help you with bookings and organize local tours in the Caraş-Severin area.
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Geography
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County Caraş-Severin is bordered by Hundedoara
in Transilvania, and by counties Gorj and Mehedinţi
in Oltenia
on it's eastern and south-eastern border.
To the north is fellow Banatian county Timiş.
The nation of Serbia is to the south-west, continuing
the Banat region (formerly a country)
with the Vojvodina Autonomous Province in the West,
and South Banat okrug, Bor District and Braničevo District to the south.
It is the third-largest Romanian county, at 8,514
km˛, after Suceava and Timiş. The Danube River enters Romania in
Caraş-Severin.
The mountains make up to 67% of the county's
surface. They are part of the Southern Carpathians and there are three
groups: the Banat Mountains, the Ţarcu-Godeanu Mountains and the Cernei
Mountains, with heights between 600 and 2100 m. The western side of the
county consists of the transition hills between the mountains and the
Banat Plain.
The Danube enters Romania close to Baziaş and forms
de border with Serbia. Also the rivers Timiş, Cerna, Caraş and Nera cross
the county, some of them through spectacular valleys and gorges.
Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 333,219 and the
population density was 39/km˛, and the county is also part of the
Danube-Kris-Mures-Tisa euroregion.
The majority of the population are Romanians.
There are also Hungarians, Germans, Serbs, Krashovans, Bulgarians and
Rromas (Gypsies).
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Semenic Mountains
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Habsburg Beginnings
In 1718 County Caraş-Severin
was included by the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria
in the province also named Banat. The area received considerable
attention for the vast and rich mines that pocked the countryside, turning
this undeveloped area into a major mining center.
Romanian Region Railroaded
In 1855, the entire Banat area, and therefore the
supply of mineral deposits and timber, were transferred from the Austrian
Treasury to an Austrian and French mining and railroad company named STEG.
STEG introduced the Oraviţa-Baziaş line to the area, the first railroad in
Romania.
After World War I, STEG, Banat and most other
Austro-Hungarian properties were disbanded and the area was taken over by
a company named UDR. When the Soviets arrived in 1949, it brought
enormous upheaval to the area, leading the newly communist state to
declare the nationalization of the industries and specifically the
Sovietization of UDR. Currently, the industries are slowly coming to
terms with the independence granted them in 1989 with the resignation of
Nicolae Ceauşescu.
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Hotel GeAS I, Nicolae Bălcescu 59 in CaransebeşThe hotel offers quality services for reasonable prices. 255 511637 FAX: 255 516898 Hostel GeAS II, Nicolae Bălcescu 46 in CaransebeşThe hostel offers a very large restaurant, for various parties. 255 511071 FAX: 255 516898 Hotel Armando, Libertăţii 35 in CaransebeşPlaced on one of the main streets of Caransebeş, the hotel was built in a house dating 1900. 255 517308 FAX: 355 401161 Pensiunea Ema, Severinului 152 in CaransebeşThe pension is placed very close to the ski course. 255 516377 Vila Misian, Episcop N. Popeea Nr.4 in CaransebeşThe villa offers a very good price - quality balance. 255 515106 Pensiunea Şansa, Ardealului 166A in CaransebeşThe pension sleeps 10 in a very beautiful area. 255 517734 Pensiunea Carla, Şesu Roşu 16 in CaransebeşThe surrounding views will bring joy to your sight. 255 514324 Motel Tibiscum, Baba Novac 1 in CaransebeşThe motel represents a good accommodation option after a long and tiring trip. 255 516717 Hotel Twerasco, Caransebeş in CaransebeşThe hotel is placed in a quiet area, away of the noisy areas. 255 512965 Hostel Serengau, Severinului 8 in CaransebeşThe hostel offers quality services in the centre of the resort. 721 230383 Hostel Hidroconstrucţia, Ardealului 166 in CaransebeşThe hostel is very apreciated by the youth that gets here. 255 516712 Hotel Claris, Crivaia in CrivaiaThe area is known for the beauty of the places, air freshness and hosts' hospitality. 255 220680 Pensiunea La Răscruce, Gărâna, Nr. 195 - 196 in GarânaThe pension is placed in a gorgeous area on the northern slope of Semenic Mountain. FAX: 255 226788 Pensiunea Gotschna, Gărâna Nr. 177 in GarânaThe pension sleeps 22 in a gorgeous area. 723 087395 FAX: 255 225174 Pensiunea Briza Muntelui, Gărâna Nr. 38 in GarânaThe pension offers multiple choices for spending the free time. 255 225182 Pensiunea Volfberg, Gărâna Nr. 151 in GarânaThe pension offers quality services in a beautiful mountain area. 744 628409 Pensiunea Peczi, Gărâna Nr. 33 in GarânaThe pension offers very good services in an amazing area. 255 227537 Pensiunea Paula, Gărâna in GarânaThe pension is placed on the southern slope of Semenic Mountain. 744 218353 Pensiunea Iuliu Fasakas, Gărâna 103 in GarânaThe hosts will do almost everything to make your vacation here as good as possible. 255 215953 Motel Austria, Principală 106 in GarânaThe motel offers lots of quietness and intimacy for you to have a pleasant vacation. 255 227880 Hotel Perla Trei Ape, Trei Ape in GarânaThe hotel is placed in a quiet area, perfect for rest and relaxation. 255 226901 Vila Cerbul, Godeanu in GodeanuThe villa is placed at the feet of a hill, on the forest's edge, in a dreamlike landscape. 726 415587 Hotel Felix, Muntele Mic in Muntele MicThe hotel is placed at the height of 1525 metres, in a dreamlike scenery. 722 211412 Pensiunea Cuntu, Sat Borlova Nr. 238 in Muntele MicThe pension is placed at the feet of Muntele Mic, on the river Sebeş's ooze. 746 467027 Pensiunea Ioana, Sat Borlova Nr. 412 in Muntele MicHere you will find the perfect place for rest, trekking, fishing and hunting. 727 804899 Cabana Nils, Muntele Mic in Muntele MicThe chalet is open only during the winter season. 255 517069 Cabana Bistra, Muntele Mic in Muntele MicThe chalet is placed at the base of the ski course. 724 361580 Pensiunea Nordică, Comuna Turnu Ruieni in Muntele MicThe pension is placed in the centre of the resort, surrounded by greenery. 744 565678 Pensiunea Iepuraşul, Muntele Mic in Muntele MicThe host will delight you with fabulous hunter stories. 744 565679 Hotel Sebeş, Muntele Mic in Muntele MicThe hotel offers a great view from the feet of Tarcău Mountains. 255 512335 Cabana Cerbul, Muntele Mic in Muntele MicThe chalet offers various ways for spending the free time. 255 518334 Vila Dor, Poiana Mărului Nr. 81 in Poiana MaruluiThe mountain lanscape of a great beauty will delight your sight. 747 244555 FAX: 355 401195 Pensiunea Trei Moroşeni, Poiana Mărului Nr. 21 in Poiana MaruluiThe pension is placed at an altitude of 700 metres, in a superb area. 355 401178 FAX: 255 534990 Pensiunea Cara, Poiana Mărului Nr. 86 in Poiana MaruluiThe pension offers great conditions to spend a vacation or just a weekend. 255 401104 Pensiunea Casa Dalwec, Poiana Mărului Nr. 122 in Poiana MaruluiThe pension sleeps 16 in an area that will take your breath away. 744 772463 Pensiunea Casa Vigh, Poiana Mărului Nr. 170 in Poiana MaruluiThe hosts' treatment will definitely convince you to return here. 255 531017 Pensiunea La Mishu, Poiana Mărului in Poiana MaruluiThe road to the pension is accesible, through a very beautiful lanscape. 745 910806 Motel Camping Silvia, Principală 157 in Sadova VecheThe motel is placed on the Timiş river's ooze, offers camping spots, ideal for families with children. 255 516404 Hotel Sadoveana, Principală 7 in Sadova VecheThe hotel offers quietness and very good services. 722 561724 Vila Pietricica, Secu in SecuThe villa sleeps 12, perfect for families with children. 255 219113 Vila Belvedere, Secu in SecuThe villa offers quality services for acceptable prices. 255 560885 Cabana Turist, Secu in SecuThe chalet offers good services for the tourists who love nature. 255 210100 Cabana Splendid, Secu in SecuThe area will delight you with its beauty, you will definitely return here. 255 212049 Cabana Constructorul, Secu in SecuThe chalet sleeps 40 in a superb area. 255 410237 Hotel Dusan şi Fiul, Timişoarei 37 in SemenicThe total quietness and the beauty of the surrounding lanscape are the main advantages of the resort. 745 126833 Cabana Andra, Semenic in SemenicThe chalet is not only a great stopover, but also a head point towards the area's objectives. 722 717983 FAX: 255 228564 Hotel Semenic, Semenic in SemenicThe hotel offers a great view from the top of the mountain. 255 225526 Hotel Nedeea, Semenic in SemenicThe hotel offers quality services and a dreamlike view. 255 433039 Hotel Gozna, Semenic in SemenicThe hotel dug in stone is placed on the highest area of Semenic Plateau. 255 219112 Cabana Centrală, Semenic in SemenicThe chalet is placed in a quiet area, in the middle of the nature. 255 214450 Vila Cuşma, Văliug Nr. 322 in ValiugThe villa is placed close to the Văliug Lake, at the feet of Semenic. 255 235683 Complex Rândunica, Văliug in ValiugThe hotel is surrounded by forests, beautiful landscapes and a relaxing atmosphere of quietness. 255 223334 Popasul Tereasa Semenic, Văliug in ValiugThe motel offers quality services for reasonable prices. 744 607942 Pensiunea Casa Hubertus, Văliug in ValiugThe pension sleeps 12 in a delightful area. 721 426420
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