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ALBA
IULIA |
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Official name: Alba Iulia
Other names: Apulon, Apulum, Balgrad, Alba Transilvana, Weissenburg,
Karlsburg, Gyulafehervar |
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Alba Iulia is a modern city, a cultural and historic center
and the seat of Alba district. It is located in the foothills of the
Apuseni Mountains (Western Carpathians), SW Transylvania. The city is dominated by the
impressive citadel sheltering the tranquil old town. Although the
city center has its fair share of communist era architecture, many old
neighborhoods have survived in the lower town which has preserved its
pleasant atmosphere. It receives little tourism apart from the
occasional tourist bus. The city has a few hotels and pensions.
It is also a gateway to the spectacular Apuseni Mountains to the west.
Alba Iulia and the surrounding region are mainly based on agriculture and
mining, wine and porcelain industries. |
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History of Alba Iulia |
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The city
of Alba Iulia has a few attractions to offer. The main attractions are
located within the impressive star shaped citadel. |
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Panoramic views from the
citadel over the
city. |
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Alba Iulia Photo Album |
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The upper town. The 18th century Carolina citadel. |
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Within the citadel:
The medieval St. Michael's catholic cathedral. The tombs of royalty and
clergy inside the cathedral. |
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Within the citadel:
The medieval catholic
bishopric palace. |
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Within the citadel:
Ancient artifacts stored at the orthodox cathedral. The history museum. |
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Within the citadel:
Batthyanaeum library
established
in an old monastery. Street lined with old houses. |
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Within the citadel:
The gate and walls of the
ancient Roman city of Apulum. Custozza monument. |
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The lower town. A 16th
century and two 18th century orthodox churches. |
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The map of the fortress.
Crowds in the upper town center on National Day. The city hall in the lower
town center. |
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