Published on March 24, 2024 by Zoltan Nyaradi
After visiting the steam locomotive museum, I decided to make a short stop in the city center of Resita before heading to my final objective in the city of Resita. Since this is a small city, after a couple of minutes of driving from the museum I found a free parking lot very close the Civic Center.
Let’s explore this place
It’s hard to miss with those big communist-style apartment buildings towering around it. But that’s not all! This square is also bustling with shops and restaurants.
Multipurpose Hall (Sala Polivalenta)
The first interesting building that popped up was the large Multipurpose Hall located next to the Kinetic Fountain which at the time when I was visiting this place was surrounded by fences. Probably it was under renovation.
Between the tall apartment buildings you will have the chance to spot the funicular. This street will take you next to the funicular and the Vama bridge.
The UCM Resita Emblem (Stema UCM Resita)
From the city center, you will also spot on the top of a larger hill overlooking Resita the UCM Emblem. If you plan to see a large part of the city from above, that would be the perfect place to do that.
Other objectives to check out
Very close to the city center you will find other objectives to visit. Below I’ve shared a couple of them.
The Funicular (Funicularul)
This unique construction was once busy transporting limestone from a nearby quarry. It was constructed back in 1964 and stands tall at a towering height of 30 meters. It has almost the same height as some of the apartment blocks in the area. So, if you’re up for a little adventure and want to delve into Resita’s past, this funicular is definitely worth checking out. You will find it just a stone’s throw away from the city center.
Vama bridge (Podul de la Vama)
Under the Funicular you will find Romania’s first welded and riveted bridge built entirely in Reista. This bridge was super important because it connected two important parts of the city: Resita Montana and Resita Romana. They turned it into a pedestrian bridge, which means it’s perfect for strolling and enjoying the view over the Barzava River.
