Someșeni (formerly known as ''Someșfalău'';

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: ''Mikelsdorf''; Hungarian: ''Szamosfalva'') is a largely residential neighbourhood of Cluj-Napoca,

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History

The area was inhabited by

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, as evidenced by the Treasure of Someșeni which was discovered in 1963. Originally a separate locality, Someșeni was first mentioned in a document from 1280. The Catholic church was built in the 13th century and still retains elements of Romanesque architecture. During the 20th century, the village was popular as a wellness tourism destination due to its well-known baths. They have since fallen into disrepair. The Cluj Airport was established here on April 1, 1932 by the Romanian Ministry of Industry and Trade; the airport was declared an International Airport in 1933. Someșeni ceased to function as a separate entity and was attached to Cluj in 1968.

Gallery

File:Some%C8%99eni_Cemetery.jpg, Someșeni Cemetery File:Some%C8%99eni_Baths.jpg, The abandoned Someșeni baths File:Tesoro di principe gepidico da someseni, 450-500 ca. 02.JPG, Treasure of Someșeni

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