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Corvin Castle

Hunedoara, Romania

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One of the country’s industrial powerhouses in the 20th century due to its vast coal reserves and steel industry, Hunedoara County has undergone intense de-industrialisation since 1989 which has been accompanied by occasionally violent social protests. The closure of the coal mines and decline of the steel industry have had a profound economic and social impact in the single-industry areas concerned. In a context where Romania has pledged to decarbonise its power generation entirely by 2032, the mining region is seeking a new economic identity, with wind energy or tourism offering retraining opportunities.

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

Conservation and restoration of the Amphitheatre at the archaeological site Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa

The project aims to restore the ancient structures of the Amphitheater in the former Roman capital of the imperial province of Dacia with materials compatible with the historical ones and to enhance the value of the ensemble through the construction of stands for spectators and a performance stage.

Transport modernisation in Hunedoara, through investments in ecological transport – Central Corridor

The project includes the purchase of three plug-in hybrid buses, the rehabilitation/construction of 11 public transport stations, the creation of an e-ticketing system, the establishment of a bicycle rental system with six rental stations and 188 bicycles, the installation of 20 bus charging stations, restoration/construction of pedestrian routes.

Modernisation Mureș Traffic Corridor North: DN 7(Gelmar) -Geoagiu Bai – Bobâlna -Rapoltu Mare – Uroi – Chimindia – Harau – Barsau -Șoimuș – Brănişca – DN 7 (Ilia)

The project consists in the modernization of five county roads over a distance of 70 km from the Mureș Valley. This ensures better connectivity of the seven localities on the route, two of which are cities, to the TEN-T network.

Modernisation of transport in Hunedoara, through investments in ecological transport – West Corridor

The project consists of the purchase of seven plug-in hybrid buses, the construction/rehabilitation of 15 public transport stations, the installation of a bicycle rental system, a traffic management system, as well as the modernization of a road for public transport, of pedestrian routes and in the creation of bicycle lanes.

Restoration and sustainable exploitation of the Corvin Castle cultural heritage – Hunedoara Municipality

The project included complex works to consolidate and rehabilitate the areas affected by degradation of this imposing medieval castle, as well as works to restore some interior and exterior finishes. Marketing and tourism promotion activities (including digitization of the objective) were also financed.

Rehabilitation of the urban area hill of Deva Fortress, nature and historical monument with high tourist value in Deva Municipality - rehabilitation of fortress area I

The project aims to rehabilitate Precinct I which includes the Princely Palace and which was not included in the previous restoration works. Works to consolidate and rehabilitate the stone walls, the towers, restore the wooden frame, install wooden doors and windows, install an architectural lighting system and a video surveillance system in Precinct I are financed.

Modernisation of transport in Hunedoara, through investments in green public transport – east corridor

The project consists of the purchase of 10 hybrid buses, the construction/rehabilitation of 12 public transport stations, the creation of an e-ticketing system, the installation of a traffic management system, as well as the modernization of the road infrastructure used by public transport and the construction/rehabilitation of some the pedestrian areas.

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