Location of Conference: University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mures, Address: 38 Gh. Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu-Mures, ROMÂNIA
Targu Mures [2] - ROMANIA [3] (Physical Map) - General Information
Location: Central Romania, County: Mures
The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu-Mures is a superior training institution accessible to all Romanian and foreign citizens which offers a highly qualified training. It is a center of excellent in medical training, in forming specialists (during residency and postgraduate courses) and in research work.
Since 1990 the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu-Mures has initiated and continued its collaboration with faculties from France, Great Britain, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Germany, USA, Holland, by means of programs initiated by the European Comity such as TEMPUS, ERASMUS and other programs of didactic and scientific co-operation.
Named literally for a 'market' on the Mures River and known as the city of roses, Targu Mures (Marosvásárhely in Hungarian ~ Neumarkt am Mieresch in German) enjoys the best of both Romanian and Hungarian cultures. Numerous vestiges attest the presence of Neolithic cultures and those of the Bronze and Metal Ages in this area. Archaeological diggings have brought to light Roman relics in the surrounding towns.
"The town was first documented as ‘Novum Forum Sicolorum' (The New Market of the Seklars) in 1322. Beginning with the 16th century, Targu Mures excels as an important cultural and education centre. The first school appears in 1492. In 1786, the first printing shop is established and in 1802 count Teleki Samuel, chancellor of Transylvania, lays the foundations of the documentary library that bears his name to this day. The city received a major boost to its social and economic life in 1754 when it became the seat of the supreme court of justice of the Principality of Transylvania." Source: http://www.romaniatourism.com [4]
TRANSPORTATION By AIR
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Targu Mures Airport Address: Route 15/E60 Targu Mures – Ludus, Vidrasau Telephone: (265) 328.259 or 263.050 www.targumuresairport.ro [5] The airport is located in Vidrasau, about 9 miles southwest of the city centre. A shuttle bus runs from the airport to downtown Targu Mures. Taxis are also available outside of the arrivals hall. |
Airlines with service to Targu Mures: Cimber Air – www.cimberair.dk [6] Malev – www.malev.hu [7] Tarom – www.tarom.ro [8] Wizz Air – www.wizzair.com [9] Nearby airports located in: Sibiu (SBZ) - www.sibiuairport.ro [10] / 67 miles away Cluj Napoca (CLJ) - www.airportcluj.ro/en/hpg.html [11] / 82 miles away |
TRANSPORTATION By TRAIN
Targu Mures - main train station (Gara Targu Mures)
Address: Piata 
Garii , Targu Mures
Telephone: (265) 236.284
The railways station is located about a mile southeast of the Citadel. There are daily trains from/to Budapest (journey time – 9 hours). Trains from/to other western European cities run via Budapest.
There are daily trains with service from Targu Mures to: Bucharest (10 hours), Brasov (6-8 hours), Cluj Napoca (4 hours).
- http://www.eurobookings.com [12]
Continental Targu Mures ***
Hotel Arena ****
Hotel Everest ***
Links:
[1] http://c3.icvl.eu/2010
[2] http://www.romaniatourism.com/targu-mures.html
[3] http://www.romaniatourism.com/romania-maps/physical-map.html
[4] http://www.romaniatourism.com
[5] http://www.targumuresairport.ro
[6] http://www.cimberair.dk
[7] http://www.malev.hu
[8] http://www.tarom.ro
[9] http://www.wizzair.com
[10] http://www.sibiuairport.ro
[11] http://www.airportcluj.ro/en/hpg.html
[12] http://www.eurobookings.com/romania-ro/reservations-targu-mures-hotels.html?label=gg1dieuen-bc-1172494_targu mures&gclid=CODNouOy7Z8CFRqHzAodhWlgXg