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Things to see in Alba Iulia (Romania): 18 places and when to go
Alba Iulia is a town in Romania with around 66,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Temples (4), Hiking (2). The best known are St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba Iulia, Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia and Apulum. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 46.077, 23.58
- Population
- About 66,000
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Temples (4) · Hiking (2) · Food and drink (2) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 79 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alba Iulia
The places in and around Alba Iulia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba IuliaRoman Catholic cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Alba Iulia, Romania1.3 km
- Coronation Cathedral, Alba IuliaHeritage site in Alba County, Romania1.2 km
- ApulumRoman fort in Dacia1.1 km
- Alba Iulia FortressHeritage site in Alba County, Romania1.2 km
- Câlnic FortressHeritage site in Alba County, Romania22 km
- Dacian fortress of CăpâlnaAncient Dacian fortress28 km
- Martinuzzi CastleHeritage site in Alba County, Romania12 km
- National Museum of the UnionMuseum in Alba Iulia, Romania1.2 km
- Sala UniriiHeritage site in Alba County, Romania1.2 km
- Sebeș Lutheran churchHeritage site in Alba County, Romania13 km
- Citadel AiudCitadel in Aiud, Romania28 km
- Mountain church GârbovaHeritage site in Alba County, Romania27 km
- Church of the Holy Archangels, BlajHeritage site in Alba County, Romania28 km
- Bucerdea Vinoasă - Modolești - CeteaHiking16 km
- Cabana Râmeț - Modolești - AmpoițaHiking19 km
- Cramă VinWinery13 km
- Plebanos - Pivnitele LogosWinery28 km
- Red RavineNature · Wildlife10 km
When to go to Alba Iulia
The best time to visit Alba Iulia is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:49
- FebPossible10:06
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:33
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. In May, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alba Iulia
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alba Iulia?
The best known: St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba Iulia, Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia, Apulum, Alba Iulia Fortress, Câlnic Fortress. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alba Iulia?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.
How do you get to Alba Iulia?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alba Iulia as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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