Top 10 Things to do in Alba Iulia, Romania

October 22, 2017 Jana Sager

Alba Iulia (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌalba ˈjuli.a] ( listen); German: Karlsburg or Carlsburg, formerly Weißenburg, Hungarian: Gyulafehérvár, Latin: Apulum, Ottoman Turkish: Erdel Belgradı or Belgrad-ı Erdel) is a city located on the Mureş River in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 63,536 as of 2011. Since the High Middle Ages, the city has been the seat of Transylvania's Roman Catholic diocese. Between 1541 and 1690 it was the capital of the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom and the latter Principality of Transylvania. Alba Iulia is historically important for Romanians, Hungarians and Transylvanian Saxons.
Restaurants in Alba Iulia

1. Citadel of Alba Iulia

Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134, Romania 40372586412
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5 based on 488 reviews

Citadel of Alba Iulia

*** Alba Iulia - Alba Carolina Citadel *** A town coated by the legendary halo of the great historical events that took place within its ancient walls, Alba Iulia has deeply got into the Romanian people's mind and soul. No other Transylvanian town has gathered so many crucial meanings and symbols. With thousands and thousands of years of human existence lying behind it, Alba Iulia represents the charming mirror in which all the ethnic groups of Transylvania can discover their vigor or their traditions of yore. The heart of Alba Iulia is Alba Carolina Citadel. Alba Carolina, the most representative bastion fortress in Romania and Southeast Europe, built upon the initiative of Emperor Charles the VIth of Habsburg, under the supervision of the French-born Austrian field marshal Eugene of Savoy, is wearing its royal robe. A royal Citadel, residence of the bishopric, capital of autonomous principality, and a military garrison, Alba Iulia has been during all historical periods the main political, administrative, religious, cultural, and military centre of Transylvania. We invite you to visit The Other Capital of Romania.

Reviewed By Alin A - Bucharest, Romania

We came here for New Year's, and we didn't regret. Far from the crowded cities, and with such a beautiful Citadel, nicely decorated for the holidays, lots of places to buy hot wine, pies, local donuts, souvenirs, while you walk nicely around the old buildings of so different eras.
You will find relics and historical sites from the Roman Empire, Austrian type buildings, Romanian constructions, the Union Museum, and Union Hall.

2. Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului (Coronation Cathedral)

Strada Mihai Viteazu 16, Alba Iulia 510010, Romania +40 258 811 690
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului (Coronation Cathedral)

Reviewed By tomaciprian2004 - Romania

This Cathedral is the symbol of a special event in Romanian history: the coronation of Romanian kings as kings of Great Romania, Romania at its biggest extent. It was built in a record time of just 1.5 years with the financial support of the Royal House of Romania.

3. St Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Strada Mihai Viteazul 21, Alba Iulia 510010, Romania
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

St Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Reviewed By AndruskM - Bucharest, Romania

A clasica goth Cathedral, really simple and nice, peaceful. The tower was not available to visit however just walking around was a beautiful experience. The explanations under the statues were mostly in Hungarian, very few in English and almost none in Romanian.

4. Scarisoara Ice Cave

Garda de Sus | 46.489722, 22.809722, Alba Iulia 827107, Romania +40 742 010 347
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4 based on 76 reviews

Scarisoara Ice Cave

Reviewed By mirelatoader - Bucharest, Romania

Scarisoara is a must see if you visit the Apuseni Mountains in Romania. The scenery is spectacular, especially the scenery around the cave. The words are not enough, you must go there and see with your own eyes. I took dousins of pictures and could not get enough.
I recommend caution if you intend to take very young children there. The houndreds of stairs you have to step down towards the cave are very abrupt, we had yo carry our three year old because it was too difficult for her. Inside the cave it is quite chilly, the say about 4 dregrees Celsius, so you must dress for cold temperature, especially the children.
Sandals or shorts or skirts are out of question.
The way towards the cave, from the parking lot, is also very beautiful, you must walk 10 minutes through the forest to reach the place where you get the tickets and start going down the steps to the cave.
Since there are very few glaciers like Scarisoara in the world, this is a rare opportunity to see and experience. Enjoy!

5. Roman Castrum Ruins

Strada Cetatii, Alba Iulia 510205, Romania
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Roman Castrum Ruins

Reviewed By carmen u

If you have some time, you must go around the fort. You can't go inside, it's no entry. If you visit in a summer, you will need a hat or a umbrella because the sun is strong. Interesting to be seen!

6. Sala Unirii

Cetatea Alba Carolina, Alba Iulia 827107, Romania
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Sala Unirii

Reviewed By cprealtor4u - Boise, Idaho

We are Romanians, and even us would have liked a little more detailed explanations. The exhibits are quite interesting, the ones that depict life in rural Romania, and customs, but even they could benefit by more written details or even an audio guide.
Other than that, we enjoyed our visit.

7. Obeliscul lui Horea, Closca si Crisan

Str Mihai Viteazul, Alba Iulia, Romania
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Obeliscul lui Horea, Closca si Crisan

Reviewed By carmen u

Obelisk of Horea, Closca and Crisan in Alba Iulia is located on str. Mihai Viteazul, third in the gate of the fortress Alba Carolina.
It was built in 1937 with the contribution of population and is dedicated to the memory Horea, Closca and Crisan.
His height is 22m.
The view is grate, from here you can see the city.

8. Framm's

Strada Pacii 13, Alba Iulia 510009, Romania +40 733 696 286
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Framm's

Enjoy quality time, and one of the best coffees you've ever drink. Starting from 8 am until 24 pm, we're expecting you in a peace & quiet location for a moment of relaxation in a historical building.

Reviewed By lelujam - Europe

After you pass small Japanese garden and climb some stairs, you get into this place, inside Alba Iulia fortress. We were there for afternoon drinks. Nicely shaped place. Local artists collage on the walls. Sleepy cat in one of the chairs. Place where both young, hipster generation and older tourist come for coffee, drinks, snack... For me personaly - just another cafe,

9. National Museum of Union

Mihai Viteazu, 12 - 14 | Mihai Viteazul, 12-14, Alba Iulia 510010, Romania +40 258 813 300
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

National Museum of Union

Reviewed By DANMD - Bucharest, Romania

Here representatives of the Transylvanian Saxons gathered (own will) in Alba Iulia on 1 December 1918 to read the proclamation of the union (The Big Union) of Transylvania with the Kingdom of Romania. Nice paintings are exposed here talking about the second Royal family. All the documents signed in 1918 are to be seen.
This building also presents a second museum where one can admire traditional costumes from the area.

10. Traseul Celor Trei Fortificatii

Alba Iulia, Romania +40 258 819 462
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Traseul Celor Trei Fortificatii

Reviewed By zuv - Bucharest, Romania

An interesting tour,part guided,part self-guided.You can see some old guard rooms,bastions,tunnels,old cannons.

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