# Ineu Fortress

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> A fortress with four round towers on the Crișul Alb river in central Ineu. Its 17th-century buildings are being restored.

**At a glance:** Fortresses and fortifications in Ineu, Arad County. The visit takes 20 min. Information verified on 11 November 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** Restoration work continued in 2026. Before planning an interior visit, confirm access arrangements with Ineu Town Hall.
- **Visit duration:** 20 min — exterior stop
- **Address:** Strada Traian nr. 2, Ineu, Arad County
- **Coordinates:** 46.42825, 21.84123
- **Phone:** +40 257 511 550
- **Website:** https://primariaineu.ro/comunicat-de-presa-privind-restaurarea-cetatii-ineului/
- **Wikipedia:** https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetatea_Ineului
- **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12723865
- **Categories:** [Fortresses and fortifications](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/fortresses-and-fortifications)

## About Ineu Fortress

Ineu Fortress stands on the banks of the Crișul Alb, close to the town centre, with a round tower at each of its four corners. The fortification has medieval origins, while the surviving buildings date from 1645–1652. Work begun under the Rákóczi princes turned it into a defensive stronghold equipped for artillery.

The complex passed through Transylvanian, Ottoman and Habsburg rule. The inner fortress was remodelled around 1870, taking on the appearance of a castle. Its buildings were used for education in the 20th century, then fell into disrepair before entering a major restoration project.

### What you can see

From the surrounding public space you can make out the round corner towers and the long, two-storey wings of the former inner fortress. Rows of windows and tiled roofs follow the outline of the building. The Crișul Alb protected one side of the fortification, while water-filled ditches defended the other three.

### Good to know

The fortress is being restored. For an exterior stop, stay in public space and respect the works barriers.

## Don't miss

- The four round towers at the corners of the inner fortress.
- The two-storey wings surviving from the 17th-century fortification.
- The setting on the Crișul Alb river, once used for defence.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** from Arad, follow the DJ709 towards Ineu, then the DJ792. The fortress is around 56 km and an hour’s drive away, close to the town centre.

**Public transport:** buses run between Arad and Ineu. Check the arrival stop and timetable for your travel date with the operator.

### Rules

Respect the works barriers and keep clear of areas where work is under way.

## Details

- **Construction period:** 1645–1652
- **Founder:** the Rákóczi princes
- **State of preservation:** under restoration

## Frequently asked questions about Ineu Fortress

**How long does a visit to Ineu Fortress take?**

A visit to Ineu Fortress takes about 20 min (exterior stop).

**How do I get to Ineu Fortress?**

Ineu Fortress is located at Strada Traian nr. 2, Ineu, Arad County. More under “Getting there”.

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Last updated: 11 November 2026
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