the castle is precisely as I recalled it in my childhood: precisely the same ruin. While the sister castles in Carei and Ardud were modernized eith EU funds, this one was left to the elements.
And it's a pity because it is the reason why the municipality is called as it is: "Mediesu Aurit". Mediesu is a play on words from the Hungarian word "megy" which means sour cherry because there used to be plantations of sour cherry trees and "aurit" specifically of the golden room which was located in the castle. Of course the gold was heavily raided when germans retreatet during the second world war (and ignited the castle during said retreat) but that is no excuse for having it left a ruin!
Especially since it's rich in history and remarcable architecture not to mention the medieval festifals that could be held here! What remained of the castle in Ardud is much less than what is in Mediesu Aurit, yet the local authorities saw the potential, contracted as much EU funds and remade it. and the result? A touristical attraction filled with people of all ages especially during Medieval fests which in turn bring alot of funds to the local comunities!
That's what it could've been, but some benches, a pathway and a digital screen was the peak of what local authorities envisioned for it.
It's disgraceful, shameful and only shows the complete disregard and respect for the sacrifice of the previous generations and for its own communities history.
I have nothing to recommed of this place. Nothing else than would could be seen from within a...
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