Rimetea is a picturesque village in Romania's Alba County, known for its well-preserved traditional architecture and the cultural influence of its Hungarian community. The village boasts a rich history dating back to 1257 and is surrounded by scenic mountains that attract over 20,000 tourists annually, offering various outdoor activities. Educationally, Rimetea has a longstanding tradition, featuring a state school today, and highlights its unique cultural heritage through its architecture and local customs.

1. UNIVERSITY OF AGRONOMIC SCIENCES AND
VETERINARY MEDICINE FROM BUCHAREST
FACULTY : ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC ALIMENTATION
AND AGRO-TOURISM - BUCHAREST
RIMETEA VILLAGE
Teacher:MIHAI FRUMUSELU
Students: MARIN ANDREEA GABRIELA
MARIN STEFAN –GR.8315

2. Summary:
1) Description of the village
2) History
3) Geography
4) Tourism
5) Patrimony
6) Education

3. 1) Description of the village
Rimetea is the village of residence of the commune with the
same name in the county of Alba, Transylvania, Romania.
A former mining town, today it is known as the location of
the Piatra Secuiului (Hungarian: Székelykő, lit. "Rock of the
Szeklers") mountain and as a Székely cultural center.
Best-known for its
traditional country style
houses, Rimetea is one
of the best-conserved
and most beautiful
rural attractions in
Romania.

4. 2) History
Rimetea was metioned first time as a village in 1257 under
the name Toroczko. As part of the Kingdom of Hungary it belonged
to Torda-Aranyos County. From the Middle Ages until 1876 , the
locality was part of the Aries Szekler Chair .
After the Treaty of
Trianon (1920), the
village became part of
Alba County, Romania.
In October 2000, the
National Office for
Historical Monuments
designated Rimetea as a
protected architectural
and urban area.

5. 3) Geography
Situated in the northern
part of the Trascau
depression, at an average
altitude of 550 meters, the
town of Rimetea is
surrounded by mountain
massifs taller and is crossed
from north to south by the
Rimetea River .
Rimetea is 24 km from Aiud , 7 km from Buru , 25 km
from Cheile Turzii and 28 km from Turda . The locality is
connected to the national road network through the county
road DJ107M, which starts north of the DN75 national road
and runs south in DN1 on the territory of Aiud .

6. 4) Tourism
Given the number of entries from the Ethnographic Museum
in the locality, usually Rimetea was visited by more than 20000
people by year. The main tourist attractions are: The Village
Center, The Archangel Monastery, the Ethnographic Museum, The
Secuiului Stone,

7. 4) Tourism
Enjoying a magnificent location in Trascau Mountains,
surrounded by peaks over 1000 meters that create the illusion of
the sun rising twice in a day, Rimetea village is the perfect
destination if you want to spend your free time in a holiday full of
aventure, even if you are travelling alone or with somebody. From
walks and easy hikes to climbing and paragliding, the
village has something many beautiful things
to offer.

8. 5) Patrimony
The local cultural heritage is determined by the traditions of
the Hungarian community, but also by the legacy of the Austrian
mine workers who came to the village centuries ago. The most
visible and particular element of this unique cultural mix is the
architecture of the houses that resembles more to Central
European villages.
The white houses have high walls with solid wooden gates, green-
colored window shutters and facades decorated with stucco
sculptures. Over half of the 300 houses of the village share these
unique architectural features, most of them being
located on the upper street that once was
occupied by the rich iron merchants.

9. 6) Education
The town has a multisecular educational tradition. The
Unitarian School in Trascău / Torockó operated from the
beginning of the 17th century until the beginning of the 20th
century.
In the 19th century,
George Bariţ was among
the students who became
the founder of the
Romanian press in
Transylvania.
Nowadays, there is a
state education unit in the
village, that includes
primary and secondary
school.

10. Bibliography
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimetea
2) https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimetea,_Alba
3) https://ideipentruvacanta.ro/satul-rimetea/
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5) https://www.uncover-
romania.com/attractions/rural/rimetea-village/
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