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Church of the Pilgrimage of Csíksomlyó The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Csíksomlyó is one of the most renowned sacred centres in Székely Land, serving for centuries as a key site for religious life, community cohesion, and cultural heritage. Nestled among the Harghita Mountains, it offers a unique natural and spiritual atmosphere. Románia, Miercurea Ciuc, Strada Szék 148
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Heart of Jesus Lookout The Jesus Lookout in Farkaslaka (Lupeni in Romanian), Harghita County, stands atop Gordon Hill at an altitude of 953 metres above sea level. The monumental 22-metre-tall stainless steel Jesus statue is not only one of the most renowned landmarks of Székely Land but also one of the largest Christ statues in the world, which visitors can enter. Románia, 537165 Farkaslaka
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Mikó Castle Mikó Castle is an impressive Renaissance-Baroque fortress located in the historic centre of Miercurea Ciuc, and is one of the city's most important cultural and tourist attractions. Named after Ferenc Mikó, the chief magistrate of Csík County, construction of the castle began in 1623, originally serving as a fortified noble residence. Over the centuries, it underwent several reconstructions – the Baroque features were added during 18th-century renovations. Románia, Miercurea Ciuc, Piața Cetății
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Székely Border Guard Memorial Centre The Székely Border Guard Memorial Centre opened in August 2021 in Frumoasa, Harghita County, and is one of Transylvania's most significant military and historical museums. Its purpose is not only to commemorate but also to educate, foster dialogue, and strengthen shared identity. The exhibition presents a lesser-known yet highly important chapter of Székely history – the centuries-old institution of the Székely border guards, which was simultaneously a military, social, and cultural system. Románia, 537115 Frumoasa, DJ124A 3