2. Our Commune
Gilău is a very beautiful commune situated in the north-western part
of Romania, in the heart of Transylvania, on the basin of Someşul
Mic river, at 20 km away from the county residence, Cluj- Napoca
city. It contains three more villages: Somesu-Rece, Somesu-Cald and
Somesu-Rece-Uzina.
Dating back in time approximately 3000 years ago, its name is
thought to have come from the name of an ancient ruler of these
lands, Gelu, Romanian voivode of the 10th
century.
The locality is characterized by hill and mountain relief, with
vegetation made by leafy and resinous forests and has a high
potential in tourism and amusement, sports practicing, especially
the winter ones, but also the opportunity of business founding and
developing in agriculture, zootechny, apiculture, pisciculture,
forestry.
The inhabitants (over 7000) are some welcoming and hardworking
people, who have developed in time a great respect for their
traditions and values.
5. The Death of Voivode Gelu
-detail from the Cross-
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7. Touristic Attractions
Among the main touristic objectives are:
Gilău Lake;
the Wass Castle (15th- 16th centuries),
built in Renaissance style and temporarily
used by the family of Michael the Brave;
within the castle area there can still be
seen the ruins of an ancient Roman fort.
