Step into Alba Iulia, the heart of Romanian history. Within its star-shaped fortress, Roman legions, medieval rulers, and visionaries of unity shaped a city where the nation’s spirit still echoes through timeless walls and cobbled streets.
In the heart of Transilvania lies Alba Iulia, a city where Romania’s spirit of unity was born and where history unfolds at every turn. Known as the City of the Great Union, it stands proudly within the star-shaped walls of its Vauban fortress, a masterpiece that guards centuries of courage and transformation.
Once the Roman city of Apulum, Alba Iulia was a center of power and trade, echoing with the steps of legions. Through the Middle Ages and the Habsburg era, it evolved into a jewel of architecture and symbolism, where baroque gates, ancient ruins, and broad promenades blend in harmony.
Inside the citadel, the Union Hall and Orthodox Cathedral of the Reunification honour the 1918 Great Union — the defining moment of modern Romania. Nearby, the Cathedral of Saint Michael, a Gothic treasure, tells stories of faith and resilience that span nearly a millennium.
Today, Alba Iulia breathes new life into its history. Cafés, exhibitions, and festivals animate the fortress year-round, blending the past with a vibrant present. Here, the spirit of unity endures — not as a memory, but as a living heartbeat of the Romanian nation.
