The Coțofeni settlement near Banpotoc is located within Hărău Commune and is dated to the Early Bronze Age and the Coțofeni culture.
Those considering a hotel in Hărău Commune will find local and cultural information here to help plan their trip.
Culture
A Neolithic settlement is recorded near Chimindia, within Hărău Commune. Hărău is also home to the stone church of “Sfântul Dumitru,” listed as a national historic monument dating from the 18th century. The “Cuvioasa Paraschiva” Church in Chimindia is listed as a national historic monument dating from the 16th century.
At the Hărău–Pe Șag archaeological site, the inventory of a partially sunken settlement was discovered, confirming the presence of post-Roman communities. The site is located near the villages of Hărău and Chimindia, on a clearly defined terrace along the present-day Mureș floodplain, on the right bank of the river.
The “Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae” Church in Bârsău is registered as a national historic monument under code HD-II-m-A-03248 and is associated with the history and spirituality of the 15th century.
Places and Setting
I Giardini di Zoe in Banpotoc is a landscaped garden designed according to the architectural principles of Italian Renaissance gardens, with ornamental trees and shrubs, fountains, and numerous paths. The grounds include several thousand plant species, stone decorations and ornaments, fountains, domes formed by clipped hedges, paths with travertine steps, and green mazes.
Castelul Lupilor Transilvania is located in Chimindia, within Hărău Commune. The estate includes a garden with traditional miniature houses.
I Giardini di Zoe is accessed via county road DJ 107A, not directly from the village of Banpotoc.
Nature
Dealul Uroiului Hill is located in the surroundings of Hărău Commune. In the wider regional area around Hărău Commune are Dealul Cutinului Mountain, Măgura Sârbii Mountain, and Vârful Fericelii Mountain.
The Piemontul Munților Metaliferi – Vințu Natura 2000 protected area is associated with the territory of Hărău Commune.
Hunyad Castle is also located in the wider regional area around Hărău Commune.
Cuisine and Community Life
Bârsău in Hărău Commune is a stop on Hunedoara’s traditional gastronomy route. The route features producers accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
“Ziua comunei” is a cultural event in Hărău Commune.
