ABOUT TRANSILVANIA

About Alba Iulia

Alba Iulia is the site of the ancient Apulum, founded by the Romans in the 2nd cent. A.D., and destroyed by Tatars in 1241. It was the seat (16th-17th cent.) of the princes of Transylvania, of a Roman Catholic bishop, and of an Eastern Orthodox metropolitan.

From 1599 to 1601, Alba Iulia was the capital of the united principalities of Walachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia. It was the site (1918) of the proclamation of Transylvania's union with Romania and of the coronation of King Ferdinand in 1922. Today, many Romanians consider Alba Iulia to be the spiritual capital city of Romania.

During the Middle Ages but also in the modern times, Alba Iulia was known as an eventful town, having an important role in the social and political life of Transylvania. From a tourist point of view the city holds pride of place. There are many places of interest but the Citadel is undoubtedly the most important one.

The Roman Catholic Cathedral can be found here. It is the oldest and most valuable monument of architecture in Transylvania.

The Reunification Cathedral stands next to it and symbolizing the Romanian people's idea of unity.

The First of December, the Romanian National Holiday, is a suitable time for promoting the touristy potential of the city inside the country and abroad.

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