Cluj Napoca City
Location:
Cluj Napoca, the capital of Cluj County is situated in the north-west part of Romania, approximately in the county’s centre.
Area/Surface:
179.5 km²
Population:
308.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0264 or 0364
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the European road E81 (DN1f) from Hungary – Carei – Tășnad – Zalău.
North-East entry: follow the European road E576 (DN1c) from Ukraine – Baia Mare – Dej.
West entry: follow the European road E60 (DN1) from France – Switzerland – Germany – Austria – Hungary – Oradea.
East entry: follow the National road DN16 from Reghin.
South entry: follow the European road E81 (DN1) from Bucharest – Ploiești – Brașov – Sighișoara – Târgu Mureș – Turda.
Because it’s an important city of Romania, most buses/coaches companies have routes through Cluj Napoca to many other locations.
By train:
Cluj Napoca City is an important railway junction of the country and besides the national trains, also express international trains pass through here every day. The main railway routes that cross Cluj Napoca are:
Cluj Napoca – Budapest
Satu Mare – Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Bucharest
Oradea – Cluj Napoca – Bucharest – Constanța
Timișoara – Cluj Napoca – Iași
Baia Mare – Cluj Napoca – Oradea – Timișoara and many others.
It’s good to know that the city has direct railway routes with the most important cities of Romania.
By plane:
Cluj Napoca City has an International Airport which operates daily flights from several important European destinations like London, Paris, Rome, Budapest, Madrid, Prague, Vienna, Venice, Eindhoven, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Munich, Dortmund, Milan, Brussels, Bologna, Zaragoza and others.
Foundation year:
107-108 and in 124 became an urban settlement.
When to go:
The best period to visit Cluj Napoca City is between April and October, because the weather during winter is very changeable with a high rainfall for many days (rain and snow). But in spring, summer and autumn there are perfect days to visit the city. However, summers can be often very hot with temperatures over 30° C and it is recommended to drink a lot of water and avoid to go outside between 11.00 and 17.00.
Cluj Napoca City
Relief, climate, rivers and lakes:
Cluj Napoca City is situated in a downy relief area from the central-west part of Transylvania between Apuseni Mountains in west, Transylvanian Plain in east and Somesan Plateau in north. The Somesan Plain and Cluj’s Hills among the best known is Feleac Hill, reach an elevation of over 600 m height, however the average of the altitude is 450 m height. The climate is temperate-continental moderate with influences coming from the Atlantic Ocean. Summers are hot and winters long and cold due to the higher elevation and proximity to Apuseni Mountains. The annual average of the temperature is 8-9° C and the rainfall is 650 mm per year. Cluj Napoca City is crossed by Little Somes and Nadas Rivers and Three, Gheorgheni and Floresti Lakes are located on city’s territory.
History and tourism of Cluj Napoca City:
Cluj Napoca City is also the capital and the biggest city from Transylvania and is also one of the most beautiful cities from Romania. Its rich history of almost 2000 years, as well as the picturesque area where the city is situated, makes the tourism to be highly developed. Surrounded by 7 hills, this historic city was urbanized since Hadrian time and since then it passed through several periods of domination including Roman, Hungarian, Ottoman and Habsburg dominations. The tourist who comes in Cluj Napoca for several days, will have the impression that the time doesn’t move, because the history is present here everywhere. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) Many of the old buildings of Cluj Napoca are in a good condition, most of them located in the historical center.
Economy and tourist attractions and objectives:
The most powerful cultural and economical centre of Transylvania, called Kolosvar in the past during the Hungarian rule, charms the tourist with its beauty. Cluj Napoca City is also an important university center and many of the country’s youths choose to study at the renowned Babes-Bolyai University. Today, the economy of the city is based on manufacturing and agriculture in the surrounding areas and many important companies choose Cluj Napoca as head office. But beside these, the city passes through a powerful and fast process of modernization and tourism has a more and more important role. Museums, theatres and other cultural objectives, parks, churches and monasteries, memorial houses and many other tourist attractions and objectives will enrich every tourist’s experience. Visit Cluj Napoca City!
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Cluj Napoca Tourist Objectives
Museums:
Transylvania’s National History Museum
“Emil Racoviță” Speology Museum (Speology founder)
Transylvania’s Art Museum
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Memorial Houses:
“Emil Isac” Memorial house
“Matei Corvin” Memorial house
Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
“Lucian Blaga” National Theatre
Romanian National Opera
Transylvania State Philarmonic Orchestra
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Cluj Citadel
Matia House
Schleunig House
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Churches and monasteries:
Vad, Feleac and Cluj’s Orthodox Cathedral
“Schimbarea la Față” Greek-Catholic Cathedral
“Saint Mihai” Roman-Catholic Church
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Banffy Palace
Wass Palace
Matei Corvin Monument
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Union Plaza
“Simion Bărnuțiu” Central Park
Mihai Viteazul Plaza
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
“Alexandru Borza” Botanical Garden
Astronomy Observatory
Club Arena Ice Rink
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