# St Paul of the Cross Cathedral, Romania: what it is and when to go

> St Paul of the Cross Cathedral is a Bulgarian Cathedral (Католически храм „Св. Павел от Кръста”) in Romania (Giurgiu). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/st-pauls-catholic-church/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Bulgarian Cathedral · History, Temples
- **Local name:** Католически храм „Св. Павел от Кръста”
- **Where:** Romania · Епископ Босилков 14, Русе
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** OTP Otopeni, 81 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [catholic.bg](http://www.catholic.bg/ruse/site/catholic-church-ruse-rousse-russe-bulgaria-english.php)
- **Coordinates:** 43.84889, 25.94818

## What it is and where

St Paul of the Cross Cathedral is a Bulgarian Cathedral (Католически храм „Св. Павел от Кръста”) in Romania (Giurgiu). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Giurgiu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/giurgiu/), where this site lists 9 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.84889, 25.94818; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.848889%2C25.948184)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.848889%2C25.948184)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/espiritual/) places in Romania. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit St Paul of the Cross Cathedral is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 04 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 38 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 33 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 16 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 58 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 49 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 45 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 44 |

In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | May to October | November to April |
| Temples | May to October | November to April |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: St Paul of the Cross Cathedral has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Romania

To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Romania checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Sexaginta Prista](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/sexaginta-prista/): Archaeological site in Bulgaria · 411 m
- [Kaliopa House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/museum-of-urban-life-kaliopa-house/): Bulgarian museum · 476 m
- [National Transport Museum, Bulgaria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/national-transport-museum/): Railway Museum in Bulgaria · 1.8 km
- [Cetatea Giurgiu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/cetatea-giurgiu/): Heritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania · 4.0 km
- [Bizetz Bridge, Giurgiu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/bizetz-bridge/): Heritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania · 4.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Romania guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/).

## More in Romania: History

- [Danube Delta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/danube-delta/): river delta in Eastern Europe located on the territory of Romania and Ukraine
- [Bran Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/bran-castle/): Medieval castle in Braşov county, Romania
- [Srebarna Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/srebarna-nature-reserve/): nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- [Horezu Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/hurezi-monastery/): heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- [Wooden churches of Maramureș](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/iglesias-de-madera-de-maramures/): complex of multiple wooden churches in Maramures, Romania
- [Corvin Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castillo-de-hunyad/): Castle in Hunedoara, Romania

Every Romania place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Paul of the Cross Cathedral?

It is a Bulgarian Cathedral (Католически храм „Св. Павел от Кръста” in the local language) in Romania. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit St Paul of the Cross Cathedral?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.

### How do you get to St Paul of the Cross Cathedral?

The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.848889%2C25.948184) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Sexaginta Prista](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/sexaginta-prista/), [Kaliopa House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/museum-of-urban-life-kaliopa-house/), [National Transport Museum, Bulgaria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/national-transport-museum/). The rest is in [the Romania guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/346578212), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8014625), CC0. More about St Paul of the Cross Cathedral on [Wikipedia](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katedra_%C5%9Bw._Paw%C5%82a_od_Krzy%C5%BCa_w_Ruse). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).