Place to visit
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.
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, 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.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Romania. In Kokai 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.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:04
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:21
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecPossible8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai 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 PalaceArt museum209 m
- Matthias Corvinus MonumentEquestian statue by János Fadrusz in Cluj-Napoca, Romania215 m
- St. Michael's Church, Cluj-NapocaChurch in Cluj-Napoca, Romania245 m
- Cluj-Napoca Unitarian ChurchHeritage site in Cluj County, Romania295 m
- Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-NapocaHeritage site in Cluj County, Romania406 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Temples
- Horezu Monastery: heritage site in Vâlcea County, Romania
- National Cathedral of Romania: cathedral in Bucharest
- Sarmizegetusa Regia: ancient Dacian settlement
- Biserica Neagră: cathedral in Brașov, Transylvania, Romania
- Voroneț Monastery: heritage site in Suceava County, Romania
- Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral: heritage site in Timiș County, Romania
Every Romania place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
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 opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
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, Matthias Corvinus Monument, St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Cluj-Napoca27 places to see in and around Cluj-Napoca, Romania: St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca Neolog Synagogue, Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca.
- Temples259 places for temples in Romania, from Horezu Monastery to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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