www.mures.ro
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Wizz Air: 0903 760 100
SNAPSHOT
Rooted in a long history of medical excellence, Tirgu Mures hosts a series of conferences devoted to lifelong medical teaching in May. Organised by Puls Media Network and Romanian Doctors' College.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Take the bus for 3 lei (€1) from the Arrivals hall to central Piata Victoriei. Cabs cost 20-30 lei (€5-8).
FOOD
Vila Sabina
Plutelor Street, +40 265 311 614 This venue at Weekend Complex offers a wide selection of traditional Romanian soups and pickles. Green beans cream, €4, pork stew served with mamaliguta, from only €7.
Positano
Trandafirilor Square 43, +40 770 850 622, www.positano.ro Named after the renowned Italian spa, this chic restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine. Prawn fries and crab cakes from €18.
FRIENDS
Curti's Sports Club
Plutelor Street 2, +40 265 212 021, www.curtis.ro If you're a sports fan, check out this themed club. A rowdy but friendly atmosphere as you'd expect and decent, affordable continental cuisine.
Dublin Irish Pub
Mihai Viteazu Street 31, +40 211 200, www.dublinpubms.ro Designed in Victorian Dublin style, it's a local favourite. Celtic symbols furnished in solid oak are the designer artist's contribution.
INSIDER TIP
Six kilometres out of Tirgu Mures on the DN15 highway lies Sāngeorgiu de Mureo, a stunning spa boasting Europe's salt lakes, rich in iodine.
Words Adriana Neagu |
