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During
the Middle Ages but also in the modern times, Alba Iulia was
known as an eventful town, having an important role in the
social and political life of Transylvania.
From a tourist point of view the city holds pride of place.
There are many places of interest but the Citadel is undoubtedly
the most important one.
The Roman Catholic Cathedral can be found here. It is the
oldest and most valuable monument of architecture in Transylvania.
The Reunification Cathedral stands next to it and symbolizing
the Romanian people's idea of unity
The First of December, the Romanian National Holiday, is a
suitable time for promoting the touristy potential of the
city inside the country and abroad
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The
Citadel, built between 1715 and 1738 on the site
of previous fortifications of the Roman Castrum
of the 13th Legion Gemina .. |
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The
Alba Iulia Orthodox Cathedral, is symbolizing the
romanian people's idea of unity since 1922. |
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ALBA
TOURIST AREA |
Alba
Iulia municipality is situated in an appealing territory,
and traveler is warmly hosted here. The touristic
potential of the area is mirrored by the numerous
traces of millenary history, by its architecture
and art, by the variety and beauty of nature.
Even since ancient times Alba`s territory
has been a heart of human civilization. Indeed,
Romanian specific traditions and customs have always
been a great temptations for Romanian and foreign
tourists.
Some touristic offers have been financed through
EU projects such as: "Alba Iulia-The
Gate to the Wine Citadel", and the
"Hunting circuit on Sebes valley"
- pattern projects that managed to certify about
82 guest houses which can provide accommodation
for 370 tourists |
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The
Roman Catholic Cathedral is the oldest and most
valuable monument of architecture in this part of
the country |
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The
Bishop Palace, The Bathyaneum library, Apor Palace,
Roman Camp, Princely Palace |
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This
establishment was founded in 1887 and it occupies
two important buildings in the middle of the City. |
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It
was here where the session of the great national
Assembly took place, on the 1st December 1918. |
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The
Losenau and Custozza monuments, the Equestrian Statue
and the bas-relief dedicated to Michael the Brave,
The Obelisk |
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Tourist objective unique in Europe, the Route of the Three Fortifications offers the visitors the opportunity of a journey in time |
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