Nufarul
Nufărul is a large "satellite" quarter (
cartier in
Romanian) of
Oradea,
Bihor,
Romania. Like
Rogerius, it is like a mini-
city, with supermarkets, large residential blocks and more. The
district is located on the eastern outskirts of Oradea, and it is the gateway to Baile Felix, the famous spa resort of
Bihor and Romania. The quarter is accessible by
tram and
bus and is perhaps the fastest growing area in terms of
development and foreign investment, due to its position, with many highways and national roads leading from Oradea to other Romanian cities via Nufãrul. For example, Nufărul was home to the second
McDonalds outlet (now there are many more) in Oradea, as well to many
supermarket chains that were not available in central Oradea.
The quarter itself, although having a vibrant market and excellent transport, education and shopping infrastructure and facilities, does not display the charm of central Oradea, with beautiful streets, wonderful old buildings and churches, because of the fact that it was planned and rebuilt in Communist times.
The name Nufărul means water lily in Romanian. The name for the quarter came from the fact, that, in this area, there are many water lilies, the area extending up until Baile Felix, the thermal resort, where there are beautiful lakes with water lilies.
Districts of Oradea:
Oradea - Vie - Nufărul - Rogerius - Velenta - Cantemir - Ioşia
Bihor - Romania