In the historical region of Transylvania, there is situated the county of Romania known as Mures. The capital city of Mures is Targu- Mures. The county of Mures has the following administrative structure:
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The municipalities of Mures are Targu- Mures, Reghin, Sighisoara and Tarnaveni. The total area of Mures County is 6,714 square kilometers. Mures is situated in the Central- Northern side of Romania. In the county, there are both hills and plains. The climatic situation of Mures is balanced between hot summers and extended and chilly winters. The archeological surveys prove that the human settlements in the area had started from the Neolithic age.
Mures is a strong cultural center in Romania. There are many old prestigious educational institutions in Mures. The buildings of the county reflect the Gothic architecture which is age-old and attractive with its beauty too.
Tourism in Mures is also encouraged very much. There are a number of castles in Mures. Some of the castles like in Cris and Brancovenesti are worth seeing. These add to the splendor and to the beauty of the place. The people of Mures County are full of traditional values and have a strong spiritual sense in them.
The main tourist attractions of Mures are the city of Reghin, the Sovata resort, the famous and beautiful Calmani- Gurghiu Mountains, the city of Targu – Mures, and many more fantastic places.
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