Located in the Transylvania region, Târgu Mureș stands out as an interesting city, distinct from typical tourist destinations. Today, it serves as one of the important cultural and political centers of Romania. The city's unique charm lies in its cultural duality. Currently, the local population is divided into two halves: one consisting of Hungarians and the other of Romanians. In the spring and summer, Târgu Mureș becomes a blooming park, lush with urban trees. The centuries-old history of this area is still preserved in the city's historic architecture. Târgu Mureș is situated on the site of an ancient Scythian town. The first mentions of it appeared in the papal registry in the thirty-second year of the fourteenth century. Initially, the city was named Novum Forum Siculorum. For a long period, Târgu Mureș served as a defensive point, tasked with protecting city boundaries from Mongol invasions. In the seventieth year of the fifteenth century, King Matthias Corvinus renamed it Maros-Vásárhely, granting it royal residence status. At the beginning of the seventeenth century, Austrian mercenaries invaded the city, almost completely destroying it. In the second half of the twentieth century, Târgu Mureș was designated the capital of the Mureș-Hungarian Autonomy. This period marked an increase in the region's significance in political and economic circles. The year fifty-six of the twentieth century was marked by a series of tragic events for the city, related to the persecution and arrest of local residents who were supporters of the National Revolution that began in Hungary. The terms of imprisonment varied for each, with many ending their days in prison or being killed during escape attempts. In March of the nineties of the last century, a clash between Hungarians and Romanians occurred in the city. Târgu Mureș still preserves a medieval fortress structure to this day. The building is a complex of seven fortification towers connected by large walls. The fortress was built at the beginning of the seventeenth century. Initially, city fortifications constructed at the end of the fifteenth century stood on this site. Some fragments of the old structure are still preserved inside the medieval fortress. The walls of the preserved structure still hold the historical past of Târgu Mureș. Over many centuries, the city was repeatedly attacked by Mongols and Turks, who aimed to capture the fortress first. The historical structure withstood many devastating enemy raids, but despite this, it stood strong and protected the local residents from invaders for a long time. Nowadays, many city events are held inside the building, including an interesting beer and wine festival. If you happen to attend this alcohol celebration, you can sample local drinks and participate in grand festivities. City authorities plan to create an archaeology park inside the fortress. The largest Orthodox church in Târgu Mureș is the Ascension Cathedral. The construction of the shrine began on May 10, 1925. It was initiated by the ruling city mayor Emil Dandy and Archpriest Stefan Rusu. The sacred building resembles an equilateral Greek cross in shape. The bells topping the Orthodox church were created in Timișoara in 1934. This part of the shrine is adorned with various church images. Inside, the walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes. The cathedral was consecrated in early December 1934. The main city celebration in Târgu Mureș is the "Târgu Mureș Days". It is celebrated on the last weekend of May, commemorating the city's receipt of royal status in the eighty-second year of the fifteenth century. Annually, for three days, Târgu Mureș transforms into a land of fun and entertainment. There are interesting exhibitions, dance and theater performances, sports competitions, and open-air cinema screenings. The "Târgu Mureș Days" are particularly colorful with events featuring local culinary delicacies.