What to do in Oradea

Activities, attractions and tours
Oradea showing a sunset

Oradea Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Oradea has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Oradea is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Oradea to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Oradea Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oradea.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Oradea attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Top places to visit

1. Fortress of Oradea

The area now occupied by the Fortress of Oradea has been a defended position for nearly a millennium. Also known as Oradea Citadel or Cetatea Oradea, this spot is the key center for the city’s religious, military and administrative activities. Walk around the outside and admire its imposing red-brick exterior.
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Fortress of Oradea

2. Baroque Palace

Walk around the large Baroque Palace in the center of Oradea and marvel at its striking Viennese-style construction amid other equally impressive structures of the Baroque Complex. The building was initially constructed in the 1760s, burned to the ground within 10 years and immediately rebuilt.
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Baroque Palace featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and interior views

3. Roman Catholic Basilica

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Roman Catholic Basilica featuring heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

4. Moon Church

The Moon Church is named for an eye-catching sphere on its exterior that moves in accordance with the moon’s phases. Venture inside the church to discover beautiful iconostasis and frescos as well as the tombs of several important bishops. Save time to explore nearby Piaţa Unirii, one of Oradea’s main public squares.
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Moon Church showing religious elements, heritage architecture and interior views

5. Nagyvárad State Theatre

The State Theatre, also known as the Queen Mary Theatre and the Szigligeti Theatre, is among the city’s most important heritage buildings. Built in the early 20th century, the theater offers a range of performances from Puccini to puppetry. Book tickets for a play, opera or dance performance. Admire other historic buildings lining Piaţa Regele Ferdinand and relax with a cool drink on a restaurant terrace.
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State Theatre which includes heritage architecture, interior views and theatre scenes

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