Alba-Carolina Citadel, Star-shaped fortress in Alba Iulia, Romania.
The Alba-Carolina Citadel extends across seven bastions connected by massive stone walls, forming a perfect star pattern visible from above.
Built between 1715 and 1738 under Habsburg rule, the fortress served as a military stronghold designed by Italian architect Giovanni Morando Visconti.
The citadel houses multiple museums, including the National Museum of Unification, which presents artifacts from Romanian history through permanent exhibitions.
Guided tours in English start from the main entrance every two hours, with direct access to all seven bastions and underground passages.
The changing of the guard ceremony occurs daily at noon, featuring soldiers dressed in Austrian military uniforms from the 18th century.
Location: Alba Iulia
Address: Calea Moților 5A, Alba Iulia 510134, Romania 510134 Alba Iulia
Phone: +40258819462
Website: http://turism.apulum.ro
GPS coordinates: 46.06856,23.57165
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:26
Romania encompasses historic towns where medieval squares, Orthodox churches, and royal palaces are found. Bucharest, the capital, hosts the Parliament Palace and religious buildings like the 18th-century Stavropoleos Church. In Transylvania, Brașov preserves its 14th-century city walls, and Sibiu features its cobbled streets lined with old houses. Further north, Bukovina contains Orthodox monasteries adorned with Renaissance exterior frescoes. The Romanian territory also offers mountain landscapes and diverse natural sites. The Transfăgărășan road crosses the Carpathians at over 2000 meters altitude, linking two historic regions. Bran Castle and Peles Castle, perched in the mountains, showcase defensive and royal architecture. The saline lakes of Ocna Sibiului and thermal centers like Therme București highlight the country's natural resources. The Danube Delta completes this collection of destinations to explore.
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