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Things to see in Cluj-Napoca (Romania): 27 places and when to go

Cluj-Napoca is a city in Romania with around 317,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), Hiking (7), History (6). The best known are St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca Neolog Synagogue and Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Romania · 46.7884, 23.5984
Population
About 317,000
Places
27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (7) · Hiking (7) · History (6) · With kids (3) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (1)
Best time
May to October.
Also possible
November to April.
Nearest airport
CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 6.7 km as the crow flies

What to see in Cluj-Napoca

The places in and around Cluj-Napoca, 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.

And the other 3, by what you come to do:

When to go to Cluj-Napoca

The best time to visit Cluj-Napoca 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.

  1. JanPossible8:44
  2. FebPossible10:04
  3. MarPossible11:36
  4. AprPossible13:21
  5. MayBest time14:50
  6. JunBest time15:38
  7. JulBest time15:18
  8. AugBest time14:01
  9. SepBest time12:19
  10. OctBest time10:37
  11. NovPossible9:07
  12. DecPossible8:21

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. In May, 26 of the 27 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 Cluj-Napoca

The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 6.7 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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Other towns nearby

And all of Romania, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Cluj-Napoca?

The best known: St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca Neolog Synagogue, Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca Franciscan Church, Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Cluj-Napoca?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.

How do you get to Cluj-Napoca?

The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 6.7 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Cluj-Napoca as the destination and these 27 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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