Arad fortress was built on the Mureş and the left bank was built at the request of Empress Maria Theresa. The work lasted 20 years (1763-1783). In July 1919 the Romanian army took the city. In the future the city will become a museum complex.

Other historical artifacts: stone fortress (Syria 1331), Stone City Soimus (Lipova 1278), Bohus Castle (Bohus) Săvârşin Castle (Săvârşin 1870), City Barberry (AGRIS 1400).