# Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca, Romania: what it is and when to go

> Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca is a cathedral in Cluj-Napoca (Catedrala Greco-Catolică „Schimbarea la Față”) in Romania. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. It has articles in 11 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/transfiguration-greek-catholic-cathedral/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Cathedral in Cluj-Napoca · Temples
- **Local name:** Catedrala Greco-Catolică „Schimbarea la Față”
- **Where:** Romania · Bulevardul Eroilor 10, 400129, Cluj-Napoca
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 7.4 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 46.76929, 23.59262

## What it is and where

Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca is a cathedral in Cluj-Napoca (Catedrala Greco-Catolică „Schimbarea la Față”) in Romania. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Cluj-Napoca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/cluj-napoca/), where this site lists 27 more places to see, 2.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.76929, 23.59262; the nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 7.4 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=46.76929%2C23.592617)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.76929%2C23.592617)

It is one of the [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 Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 44 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 04 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 36 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 21 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 38 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 18 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 37 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 07 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 22 |

In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. 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.

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

- [Cluj-Napoca Bánffy Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/palatul-banffy/): Art museum · 209 m
- [Matthias Corvinus Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/matthias-corvinus/): Equestian statue by János Fadrusz in Cluj-Napoca, Romania · 215 m
- [St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/saint-michael-church/): Church in Cluj-Napoca, Romania · 245 m
- [Cluj-Napoca Unitarian Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/unitarian-church/): Heritage site in Cluj County, Romania · 295 m
- [Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/catedral-ortodoxa-asuncion-de-la-madre-de-dios/): Heritage site in Cluj County, Romania · 406 m

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

## More in Romania: Temples

- [Horezu Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/hurezi-monastery/): heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- [National Cathedral of Romania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/catedral-nacional/): cathedral in Bucharest
- [Sarmizegetusa Regia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/sanctuarul-mare-de-calcar/): ancient Dacian settlement
- [Biserica Neagră](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/black-church/): cathedral in Brașov, Transylvania, Romania
- [Voroneț Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/biserica-manastirii-voronet/): heritage site in Suceava County, Romania
- [Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/mitropolitan-orthodox-cathedral/): heritage site in Timiș County, Romania

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca?

It is a cathedral in Cluj-Napoca (Catedrala Greco-Catolică „Schimbarea la Față” in the local language) in Romania. It has articles in 11 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 Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.

### How do you get to Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca?

The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 7.4 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.76929%2C23.592617) 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 [Cluj-Napoca Bánffy Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/palatul-banffy/), [Matthias Corvinus Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/matthias-corvinus/), [St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/saint-michael-church/). The rest is in [the Romania guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/202393354), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q831528), CC0. More about Transfiguration Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca on [Wikipedia](https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catedrala_Schimbarea_la_Fa%C8%9B%C4%83_din_Cluj-Napoca). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).