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Weekend Destination: Simeria Arboretum

Weekend destination: Simeria Arboretum

Simeria Arboretum is the largest arboretum in Romania and the third largest in Europe. Spread over an area of over 70 hectares, Simeria arboretum has the oldest collection of exotic and indigenous plants in Romania. It is a unique place, full of color and life, which, together with the spring entices you with sublime flavors of flowers and a show of vibrant colors.

Flower season awakens to life. E while traveling, walking and relaxation in nature. If you do not know where to grab, we offer a getaway in the Arboretum Simeria, Hunedoara County. Simeria Arboretum is located in the town of the same name, on the river Mures. Access is very easy and you can drive to the entrance gate of the park. In Simeria get the DN7, whether you come from the west or center of the country.

Once in town, the main street will take you directly to the park entrance. An oasis of greenery and old trees curtain will tell you that you got to where you are looking.
About Arboretum Simeria could write a whole novel. It is one of the oldest dendrological parks in the country, attested since the mid eighteenth century and holds the oldest collection of exotic and indigenous plants in Romania. Here they were acclimatized for the first time in Romania species of chestnut trees and acacias.

    Simeria arboretum story begins in 1763 on the left bank of the Mures, they were made the first equipping of current Mures meadow meadows in English style. Arboretum belonged Transylvanian Hungarian noble families, the last being Ocskay family. Since 1949, the park takes possession of the Romanian state and is transformed into a research station. Subsequently, Simeria Arboretum is declared a natural monument and protected area.
    Simeria Arboretum is a natural monument unique in Europe, with an inestimable natural value. Here are the most valuable collection of exotic woody plants in Romania. Once in the arboretum, let yourself go scents and colors of spring flowers on paths that wind through incomparably beautiful natural surroundings.
    The park is arranged in terraces and is divided into several areas. Allocate at least three hours so you can explore every corner of the wonders of nature. The steps will take you through shady places, lined with old trees, because then you go to the glades and meadows full of flowers, where the sun will caress your eyelids.
    You will be surprised by the lakes and ponds where you will smile and you can admire the lilies playful fish. The alleys and paths will meander toward Mures meadow, and before you know it, you wake up on the banks of the river. Landscape diversity of Simeria Arboretum is spectacular. The Arboretum Simeria can admire over 2160 species of plants and rare trees.

 

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