Almașu Mic between Valley, Forest and Culture
Almașu Mic lies in the Valea Almașului valley. The locality includes an earthen fortification on a wooded hill, the Pădurea Ţâclu south of the village, an Orthodox church and archaeological finds from the 13th century.
Valea Almașului is a left-bank tributary of the Barcău and gives the locality a clear geographical connection. As part of the traditional culture of Bihor County, Almașu Mic is assigned to the ethnographic subzone of Valea Barcăului. The village’s Orthodox church is also an important concrete reference point for cultural orientation on site.
Pădurea Ţâclu covers a hill spur about one kilometre south of Almașu Mic. The hill spur covered by this forest dominates the valley and thus forms a clearly described landscape feature south of the village.
What kind of landscape can you expect around Almașu Mic?
A distinctive landscape feature is the Almașu Mic earthen fortification. It is located on a wooded hill that is difficult to access. This means that the focus is not only on a site shaped by archaeology, but also on its special location on a wooded elevation. The note about the difficult access should be taken into account in any personal planning, as the fortification should not simply be classified as a conveniently accessible viewpoint.
What cultural traces have been documented?
With the folklore ensemble “Fii satului”, Almașu Mic has a concrete connection to regional culture. The ensemble received first and third prizes at the International Folklore Festival “Muguri de dor” in Poieni.
The Orthodox church is also one of Almașu Mic’s tangible cultural reference points. It is dated to 1954. Together with the regional ethnographic classification, this creates a picture in which both living folklore and religious and regional traditions play a role. When preparing for your trip, it is useful to consider these topics separately rather than classifying Almașu Mic solely as a landscape destination.
An exhibition at the Muzeul orașului Oradea – Complex cultural included more than 80 silver coins from the 13th century, as well as pieces of jewellery, metal objects and ceramics. These items were discovered in Almașu Mic in summer 2018. The find complex broadens the cultural perspective to include archaeological objects and shows that the locality can also be explored through concrete material evidence from earlier times.
Which routes lead to Almașu Mic?
For travelling to the locality, a municipal road is relevant that branches off before Chioag and leads to Almașu Mic.
In addition, route 31 of public passenger transport in Bihor County runs between Almașu Mic, Săldăbagiu de Barcău and Marghita.
How can you compare Almașu Mic regionally?
For further comparison, you can consider, among others, Călățea, Pietroasa, Săcădat and Şoimi. You can also include Băile Felix, Hidişelu De Sus, Auşeu and Ștei in your further selection of localities.
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Which ethnographic subzone is Almașu Mic assigned to?
As part of the traditional culture of Bihor County, Almașu Mic is assigned to the ethnographic subzone of Valea Barcăului.
What period do the discovered silver coins date from?
The exhibition included more than 80 silver coins from the 13th century. Together with pieces of jewellery, metal objects and ceramics, they were discovered in Almașu Mic in summer 2018.
Which public transport connection runs through Almașu Mic?
Route 31 of public passenger transport in Bihor County runs between Almașu Mic, Săldăbagiu de Barcău and Marghita.
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