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Pro
Great location and many tourist attractions, clean, nice town
Con
Very small
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Great Romanian Town-http://www.apulum.ro/index-en.htm
hungariangirl896 Says: This cathedral was built sometime in the 13th century. This is another historically important site in Alba Iulia and contains the tombs of two of the region's royals.
Orthodox Cathedral of the Reunification
hungariangirl896 Says: This is a very beautiful cathedral near the citadel in Alba Iulia. The gardens are nice and the inside is decorated beautifully. Although compared to the other cathedrals it's not very old, it is historically significant. It is a symbol of when Transylvania was once again...
hungariangirl896 Says: Alba Carolina Fortress is one of the biggest fortresses in Eastern Europe. When walking up to the citadel, you can see a nice view of the countryside. Inside there is a very old medieval Catholic church, some ruins, and a Romanian orthodox church. It is a nice place to walk...
ancabelascu Says: Because the area is great for biking, you can do a lot of trips around Alba iulia, using your bike. There are not bike rental shops but you can bring your own if you intend to stay more.You can also hike and have nice trips around Alba Iulia
The route of the three strongholds
ctv Says: The route of the three strongholds its a really old/nice place you have to visit. Be careful when you take pics (even if you pay the fee). Earlier today one of the guards told me I can take as many pics i want but i might get sued if i post them on the internet because the...
tengere Says: In the middle of history of Transylvania, this church hides the most important moments of history of Transylvania
Historical Site plus Beautiful Nature
magyarvandor Says: In the city itself there is not so much to do from my experience of being there for a week. It has a castle area with several monuments. However, the surrounding area is beautiful if you want to explore the small villages and towns nearby or enjoy nature by going for a hike.
Sfantul Mihail - Roman Catholic Cathedral
larigot Says: The Roman Catholic Cathedral is worth a visit. Its architecture has elements of both Romanesque and Gothic styles. There are some ancient frescoes in the north aisle, and some very handsome statuary and tombs in the south aisle. There is also a one-manual and pedal positive...
Mique Says: A strangely loopsided building. It used to have two towers but one was blown off completely though i can't remember why or how it came about. But it gives a rather odd feeling at least i had it when i looked at it first. Since the other tower has been demoslished so...
Look closely at the wooden church
Mique Says: And see the amasing craftmanship of the people that build it. It is an old church but it still is in good shape. And i loved looking at the walls just to see how neatly the beams matched and build up the wall. It kept me fascinated
1 Review and 5 Opinions The restaurant is excellent. Also the view from there is perfect- you can see a great part of the...
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Trattoria Romana: Best food in the city, decent prices!
CiprianCucu Says: The restaurant is placed in a great location, near the Fortress, right next to the First Gate ('Poarta a-Ia a Cetăţii').The atmosphere is cosy, and the owner - who is also the cook - specialized in Italian dishes while being in Italy. You can get here various...
Pizzeria Roberta: Delicious Italian Cuisine
larigot Says: This is a fine place to enjoy Italian specialities in a most attractive setting. The pizza and pasta selections were delicious, and the service was excellent! One may be seated indoors, or outdoors on the patio.
ancabelascu Says: Here you can have a great night with great music and dancing.In Alegria you can have electric music or Retro Music on Thursday, In Pub13 a combination between eating and dancing, it is a restaurant that offers food dring and entertainment. Great location, in the old Austrian...
"Go In" Bar: You think you can't find a good cocktail in Alba?
dunemaire Says: The drink are good, the place is one of the best clubs in town actually, they've got a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Also try the fruit salad.
Easy Access by Bus or Train from Budapest
magyarvandor Says: Easy to travel to from Budapest by train or by a mini bus which can be found at the Nepliget bus station. Mini bus is the cheapest option and may be quicker too. Only remember to set your clock ahead by an hour when you cross into Romania.
ctv Says: If you want to visit Alba Iulia you can come using different transportation methods: by train, or by bus. I would recommend coming to Alba Iulia by bus. One of the best company's is DACOS ( http://www.dacos.com.ro ).
Take care and don't make fun of Mihael Viteazul's horse. I had a now funny story but then not so nice experience and i haven't been the only one. member Dunemaire told me an old school experience from her when we passed the horse and i laughed. And yes, i'll eventually will write the travelogue with the story. Then we told the story to some friends of mine. They were mildly amused so only missed their train and came back 2 hours later then they planned. She told the story recently to another guy. he thought it funny too. And yes, he too came back a lot later then he wanted too. The story has something to do with the dact that the horse is anatomical correct..
Written Jul 2, 2005
Some parts of the citadel are really old. And sometimes you can find clear evidence of it. In one of the houses in the citadel you can find embedded in the wall the part of an old window. But it has sagged down a lot. The new window has build partially over it byut most of the old window frame has been preserved.
Written Jul 2, 2005
Finally Alba Iulia has a place where to use the bikes. The South and the North places between the walls of the fortress are quite good for biking in the city. The tourists ca rent the bike with 5 lei-1,2 Euros and they can see all the fortress by bike, can stop and have a drink and take pictures.
Equipment: The bikes can be rented from 2 places-the first terrace in the park and on the alley in the fortress from where tourists can also take some souvenirs.
Written Aug 17, 2011
Favorite thing: The one thing of interest to visit in Alba Iulia is the citadel and the buildings in it. The citadel walls are very old, the buildings inside are of more recent date. Though on occasion and if you look well, you can spot an old medieval window frame still embedded in a wall.
On the hill in front of the citadel the 3 peasants that rebelled against the romanian serv-dom were executed. There is a memorial statue fro them there
Updated May 1, 2005
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