Villa Brussels is the ideal base for exploring Hunedoara County.
~1 km from the villa
A historic monument, the medieval Deva Fortress was built in the mid-13th century on Citadel Hill, a 378 m volcanic cone.
Thanks to its strategic position, for centuries it guarded the entrance to Transylvania along the Mureș valley. You can walk up or take the funicular, and the view over the city is spectacular, especially at sunset.
~17 km from the villa
Corvin Castle, also known as Hunyadi or Hunedoara Castle, is one of the most important Gothic monuments in Romania.
Often listed among the most beautiful castles in the world and Europe's fairy-tale destinations, it is the largest surviving medieval building in Romania with both civil and military functions.
~2 km from the villa
Aqualand Deva is perfect in any season, as the whole complex is indoors. It has 7 pools for children and adults and 1,500 m² of loungers with heated floors.
The air temperature is 35 °C and the water is between 32 and 35 °C. Qualified nurses and lifeguards are on duty during opening hours.
~80 km from the villa
Sarmizegetusa Regia was the capital and the most important military, religious and political centre of the Dacian state. The UNESCO World Heritage site preserves its sanctuaries and the great andesite sun, in a beautiful natural setting in the Orăștie Mountains.
~35 km from the villa
The mineral collection in Brad, known as the Gold Museum, is unique in Europe, with over 2,000 pieces of native gold in spectacular shapes from the mines of the Apuseni Mountains.
~40 km from the villa
The Dinosaur Geopark invites you on a true journey through time and the history of our planet: this is where the fossils of the Hațeg dwarf dinosaurs were discovered.
~50 km from the villa
Near the village of Silvașu de Sus, Prislop Monastery has been one of the most important Orthodox settlements in Transylvania for almost seven centuries; its 16th-century church is a historic monument.
The monastery cemetery holds the grave of Father Arsenie Boca, one of the best-known pilgrimage sites in Romania.
~50 km from the villa
Father Arsenie Boca, known for his spiritual gifts, was persecuted and imprisoned by the communist regime for his faith. He died in Sinaia in 1989 and was buried at Prislop, which has since become one of Romania's best-known pilgrimage sites.
~22 km from the villa
A few kilometres from Hunedoara, in a quiet valley, lies the Saint Nectarios Hermitage in Nandru. The relics of the saint draw believers from all over the country.
Getting around
For day trips or getting around town, the Villa Brussels staff can call a taxi for you at any time. Taxi Deva
