History · Oradea

Canons’ Row

On local signs: Șirul Canonicilor

A corridor of 57 Baroque arches, more than 250 metres long: the most peaceful walk in the city.

6 minutes from the hotel
Suggested visit: a quarter of an hour
Best admired from outside
Also suitable for children

Directions from the hotel

Canons’ Row – arcades, Oradea — Photo: MOs810, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The story of the place

This ensemble of 57 Baroque arches forms a corridor more than 250 m long linking 10 canons’ houses. It was built between 1758 and 1875 to designs by F. A. Hillebrandt and, together with the Basilica and the Baroque Palace, forms the largest Baroque ensemble in Romania.

Address: Str. Șirul Canonicilor, Oradea
Opening hours and tickets: It may be admired from the street at any time.
Full name: Canons’ Row – Șirul Canonicilor (Hungarian: Kanonok-sor)

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Included in these walks

Roman Catholic Basilica – façade, Oradea — Photo: MOs810, CC BY-SA 4.0

One hour

An hour of Baroque, a stone’s throw from the hotel

The Basilica, Canons’ Row and the Baroque Palace: the largest Baroque ensemble in Romania, a few minutes from the hotel.

Highlights: Roman Catholic Basilica, Canons’ Row and Baroque Palace.

Whenever you have a free moment.

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