Lugoj

Lugoj is a city of 40,000 people (2011) in Timiș County, Banat, Romania. The river Timiș divides the city into two halves, the so-called Romanian Lugoj that spreads on the right bank and the German Lugoj on the left bank.

Understand
Lugoj is the seat of the Eparchy of Lugoj in the Romanian Church United with Rome (Greek-Catholic). Two villages are administered by the city, Măguri and Tapia.

Lugoj was once a strongly fortified place and of greater importance than now. In August 1849 it was the last seat of the Hungarian revolutionary government, and the last refuge of Lajos Kossuth and several other leaders of the Revolution prior to their escape to the Ottoman Empire.

In modern times, it was the home town of famous Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Lugosi's real family name was Blasko; the stagename Lugosi is the adjective form of Lugos, the town's Hungarian name.

By train
From Lugoj the trains are leaving to Timișoara Nord station, Sibiu station, Caransebeș station, Bucharest Nord Station and other Romanian cities. One of the trains is going to Belgrade. Check timetables here

By car
Timișoara is 60 km from Lugoj, Caransebeș 40 km, and Deva is 100 km from Lugoj. To get to Lugoj from Timișoara and Caransebeș you must take E 70 road. From Deva you must take E 68 and you must take left at Săcămaș on E 68A (E673) road to Făget.

By plane
You can fly in to Timișoara airport, 50 km from Lugoj.

Get around
Lugoj attractions can be easily seen on foot.

Near Lugoj

 * Spring of Miron Monastery is situated at the foothills of Poiana Rusca Mountains, 1 km from the road leading from Românești to Tomeşti. Also called "Hot Pond", because inside is a thermal water spring, with a constant temperature of 18°C.
 * Muntele Mic. At about 22 km from Caransebes, to the east, take the scenic road DJ 608A through the villages Zervesti, Turnu Ruieni, Borlova and reach lift station Craiu Valley (773 m altitude). Here, lift with a length of 3492 m (the longest route in the country) allows a rapid climb. Access to the resort can be done on a paved road about 13 km. In July 1936, the monument Banat heroes of the struggle for reunification was inaugurated. In the same period rose also the Skete of St. Elias. Maramures style church was built of pine beams and is covered with shingles.

Do

 * Surduc Lake. Dam construction began in 1972. The lake's main purpose is to provide drinking water to Timişoara area and defending against floods. With an area of 460 hectares, Surduc is the largest lake in Timis county. Fishing is permitted throughout the lake area and at any time except prohibition. Existing fish are carp, crucian carp, pike, bream.
 * Românești Cave. Românești cave is the second largest in Timiș county, it is located southeast of the Românești village, the left side of the Fărăşeşti Valley, Poiana Ruscă Mountains. Part of the medium category caves, with a total development of 1,450 m, it is arranged horizontally on 3 levels. The main entrance is oriented N-NW, is 9.5 m wide and 2 m high, which allows diffuse light to about 70 m. In the Bats Hall you can find a permanent colony of bats. Upper and middle floor is of fossil nature. Floor below, subfossil nature, is accessible only to speleologists with equipment.The cave is famous for its great acoustics. Since 1984, Speotimiş Speleological Association has organized the traditional annual concert that takes place in October.
 * Semenic Tourist complex is at 1400 m altitude. Access by car is on the road Văliug - Gărâna to Prislop, and from there, right, after 5 km to reach the Semenic plateau.The complex comprises over 19 huts, a restaurant and large central sites developed as ski and sledges slopes. Between Semenic and Goznei peaks the first giant slalom (elevation 140 m) with a modern ski-lift is arranged.Pleasant climate, pure air recommend Semenic tourist complex as a perfect place for relaxing, hiking and sports, both winter and summer.

Clubs

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Phone
Lugoj's area code is 256 for Romtelecom or 356 for RDS. If you dial from Romania you must dial first 0256 (0356) and if you dial from abroad you must dial +40256 (+40356).

Internet
You can find some internet cafes in Lugoj.

Go next

 * Recaș is a town situated 37 km from Lugoj and 21 km from Timişoara, on the national road DN6 (European E70). You can visit Recaş Cellars, the hills with vineyards and you can participate in wine tastings.
 * Buziaș is town located 23 km from Lugoj and 30 km from Timişoara, on DJ592 county road. In Buziaş you can visit the Resort Museum and Dendrological Park, with an area of 20 hectares and many rare species of trees.