If you needed a few reasons to visit Resita, today we will explore them. Today, let’s embark on a journey (even if only a virtual one) through this beautiful city.
One of the most important centers in Banat is Resita, an old medieval citadel first mentioned in a 15th century document. Recognized as the oldest center of siderurgy in Romania, the city is located in a very picturesque region, particularly appealing from the tourist perspective.
The most important tourist attractions nearby await for you to unravel their mysteries.
The Semenic Plateau in located at an impressive 1400 meters altitude. High up on the mountain, the snow never melts for 6 months, so it’s no wonder winter sports have developed here. During the months of summer, the mountainous region is ideal for hikers. The plateau is accessible through the Resita – Valiug – Prislop – Semenic highway.
In Banat Mountains, it is worth visiting the Cheile Carasului Reservation, stretching over a surface of nearly 900 ha. Here, you have the opportunity to encounter the most surprising gorges, sinkholes and caves, while the predominant vegetation is made up of thermophilic plants.
Among the most interesting caves in Banat, we simply must count Comarnic Cave, the biggest in the Banat Mountains, measuring 4 km in length. It is a speologic reservation and will introduce you to a strange and fascinating underground universe. Racovita Cave as well is a natural monument, with galleries measuring 250 m in length and exhibiting the most spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
You have plenty of reasons to visit the city of Resita as well. Here, you can choose to spend a day at the museum. The Mountainous Banat Museum boasts with an impressive patrimony of 76000 items dating back to the Roman age.
To enjoy comfortable, efficient transportation, you can choose to rent with car hire Resita, a reliable service that will make your trip even more enjoyable.