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Travel by rental car or tour bus and train through the Cluj region of Transilvania in Romania. Hotels in Cluj are well-priced, and great travel and tourism activities from shopping, to exploring the villages, folk art, castles, mountains and forests. See all of County Cluj, from Cluj to Turda, Dej, Câmpia Turzii, and Gherla, and the smaller towns like Huedin and Borşa!
 
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County Cluj

 
County Cluj
In Transilvania

A Blast at Turda Gorge

 
  
 
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Church in Matei Corvin Square

Building on Someş River

 

Cluj-Napoca

The Apuseni Mountains especially the caves Peştera Mare, Peştera Piatra Ponorului, Peştera Vârfurosu. 

The historical centers of Turda, Dej, Gherla, Ciucea. 

 
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Cluj-Napoca
 

 

 
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Turda
 

 

 
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Câmpia Turzii
Localities in The Upper Crişul Repede River area:
Huedin -  Ciucea -  Izvoru Crişului -  Fildu de Jos -  Sâncraiu -  Săcuieu -  Poieni -  Morlacă -  Braişoru -  Hodişu -  Mărgău -  Călăţele -  Rişca -  Beliş -  Poieni -  Bulz -  Vânatori -  Valea Drăgănului -  Prelucele - 

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Dej
Localities in the Northern County Cluj area:
Dej -  Gherla -  Bonţida -  Sic -  Iclod -  Dăbâca -  Aluniş -  Corneşti -  Panticeu -  Recea-Cristur -  Mintiu Gherlii -  Fizeşu Gherlii -  Sânmartin -  Ţaga -  Unguraş -  Mica -  Jichişu de Jos -  Bobâlna -  Căşeiu -  Zalha -  Câţcău -  Chiuieşti -  Vad - 

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Listed below are some local agents who can help you with bookings and organize local tours in the Cluj area.

Ioana Travel, Str. Mircea cel Batran, nr.2, apt.31 in Dej
 +40 (264) 211611  FAX: +40 (264) 211611 
Euro Travel Dej, Str. George Cosbuc, nr.21 in Dej
 +40 (264) 223631  FAX: +40 (264) 214035 
Agentia de Voiaj Dej, Piata Bobalna nr. 3 in Dej
Informations,tickets
 +40 (264) 212022  
Andi Travel, Piata Libertatii in Gherla
 +40 (264) 244125  FAX: +40 (264) 244125 
 

 
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==> Alba ==> Bihor ==> Sălaj ==> Sălaj ==> Maramureş ==> Mureş ==> Bistriţa Năsăud ==> Cluj Napoca ==> Câmpia Turzii ==> Turda ==> Dej ==> Gherla ==> Zalău ==> Cluj

Transportation

 Rental Cars in County Cluj

Listed below are car rental locations in the Cluj area.

Cluj Napoca International Airport, Str. Traian Vuia, nr.149 in Cluj-Napoca
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  +1(800) 654 3131   +44 (8708) 44 88 44    +40 (364) 401722  FAX: +40 (364) 401722 
Cluj Napoca International Airport, Terminalul Sosiri Str. Traian Vuia, nr.149 in Cluj-Napoca
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  +1(800) 847 4389   +44 (1494) 751 540    +40 (264) 417881  FAX: +40 (264) 417881 
Cluj Napoca Downtown, Hotel Victoria Str. 21 Decembrie, nr.54-56 in Cluj-Napoca
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  +1(800) 331 1212   +44 (844) 581 0147    +40 (264) 439403  
Cluj Napoca International Airport, 3400 in Cluj-Napoca
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  +1(800) 331 1212   +44 (844) 581 0147    +40 723 260105  
 

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Geography

Cluj is a county (judeţ) in the center of Transylvania, in Romania, with the capital city at Cluj-Napoca (population:  333, 607)

Neighbours

Bihor County in the West. 
Mureş County and Bistriţa-Năsăud County in the East. 
Sălaj County and Maramureş County in the North. 
Alba County in the South. 

Demographics

In 2002, it had a population of 702, 755 and the population density was 105/km˛. 
According to the latest national census (2002), the major ethnic groups in the county are:  Romanians (79.  4%), Hungarians (17.  4%) and Rromas (Gypsies) (2.  8%).

Geography

This county has a total area of 6, 674 km˛.  About 1/3 of this surface are mountains in the South-West of the county - the Apuseni Mountains with heights up to 1800 m.  The rest of the surface is the North side of the Transylvanian Plateau a hilly region, with deep but wide valleys. 
The main rivers in the county are Someşul Mic, Arieş and Crişul Repede. 

Economy

Cluj County has one of the most dynamical economies in Romania, being one of the region with the highest ratings of foreign investments.  Cluj-Napoca is one of the most important centers in IT and financial services from Romania. 

The predominant industries in the county are: 

The manufacturing of mechanical components, wood products and processing, glass manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food production and processing, and some textiles.  There are also some mining regions with coal and iron deposits, and natural gas is also being extracted. 

Education

Babes-Bolyai University  http://www.ubbcluj.ro/
Technical University http://www.utcluj.ro

Administrative divisions

The county has 5 municipalities, one town and 75 communes. 
Municipalities
Cluj-Napoca
Turda
Dej
Câmpia Turzii
Gherla

Towns

Huedin

Communes in

A Commune is a larger village which usually acts as a regional centre, with a mayor, postal and police services, and sometimes larger stores.  Other villages may belong to the commune, and the over 2500 communes in Romania vary widely in size.
  • Apahida
  • Baciu
  • Beliş
  • Borşa
  • Căpuş
  • Căpuşu Mare
  • Ceanu Mare
  • Cojocna
  • Dăbâca
  • Floreşti (Cluj)
  • Gilău
  • Horlacea
  • Iara
  • Nearşova
  • Nima
  • Panticeu
  • Recea-Cristur
Church of Cluj

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Listed below are some local hotels, guesthouses (B&Bs) and other accommodation in the Cluj area.

Pensiunea Podina, sat Poiana Horea in Belis
741 257686  
Pensiunea Casa Albastra, str. Principala nr. 201 in Belis
(264) 334021  
Pensiunea Route 60, Ciucea , nr. 181A in Ciucea
(264) 259051  
Pensiunea Perla Ardealului, Ciucea , nr. 182D in Ciucea
(264) 258022  
Hotel Ciprian, Mihai Viteazu,Str. Principală, nr.266 in Cornesti
(264) 315923  FAX: (264) 285201 
Hotel Someş, Str. Mărăşeşti nr. 1-3 in Dej
(264) 213330  FAX: (264) 216982 
Pensiunea La Ionel, Măguri Racatău in Maguri Racatau
(264) 334431  
Cabana Brădet, Măguri Racatău in Maguri Racatau
(744) 866846  
Pensiunea Popasul Iancului, Marişel, nr.611 in Marisel
(264) 334025  
Pensiunea Susman, Răchitele, nr.243 in Rachitele
(264) 354557  
Pensiunea Valea Stanciului, La 4 km de satul Răchitele in Rachitele
(359) 3233399  
Pensiunea Maria, Com. Margău nr. 465A in Rachitele
(264) 352321  
Pensiunea Harari Wexler, Someşul Rece in Somesul Rece
In the heart of nature, in a friendly environment, surrounded by special people... this is what we are offering you, anytime you feel like something different....
(727) 780464  
Pensiunea Giurgiuman, Str. Principală nr. 244 in Valea Draganului
(264) 255501  
Pensiunea Casa Morar, Valea Drăganului , nr. 226A in Valea Draganului
(727) 791271  
 
Stâna de Vale Dam in the Drăganului Valley

 

 

  
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