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Torockó/Rimetea/Eisenburg

The village of Torockó, located in the narrow valley close to the towns of Turda and Aiud, consists of about 200 traditional vernacular buildings. Some of them are of special interest, such as the oldest rural building in the Carpathian basin, constructed in 1668, and the oldest functioning creek mill in the region. But it is the whole complex of the numerous old buildings, preserving their original character, which give a clear picture of the history of the community as a whole, and which make Rimetea unique.
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as property of the aristocratic Hungarian Thoroczkay family. After the settlement of German miners in the 14th century, it flourished through iron mining, manufacturing, and trade. Following the general economical development of Hungary, its heyday was from 1867 onwards. Due to the rapid urbanisation, the village gained its present appearance. The houses, aligned along the long north-south streets, following the valley, reflected the social and occupational variety of the population. A large rectangular square stood in the centre of the village, surrounded by richly ornamented houses, decorated with the local iron features, in the taste of the 19th century middle class. On the upper side of the square lived the traders, and on the lower side and in the streets behind it lived the blacksmiths. In the north west part of the village, nearer to the mines, were the simple timber houses of the miners. The 'gypsy smiths' occupied the eastern quarter and finally there was an area where the farmers lived. The period of growth ended at the end of the 19th century, when new industrial centres put an end to traditional mining and manufacturing, and halted the further development of the town. This caused the emigration of the population to Turda and other industrial cities. The uncertain economical and political circumstances in the 20th century caused further emigration, reducing Rimetea from over 1800 inhabitants in its heyday to 600 at present.....

In 1999 Europa Nostra Medal, given to Torockó for the outstanding conservation of 138 old village houses which represent a fine example of regional vernacular architecture, using the highest principles of restoration, based on professional initiative, international support and local commitment.