St. Michael's Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Alba Iulia, Romania.
St. Michael's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Alba Iulia built of brick with dimensions of 83 meters long and 38 meters wide. Two towers on the southern side and a central spire define its silhouette above the city.
The first church began in 1009 under Stephen I of Hungary, with a second structure added at the end of the 11th century. This growth reflects how the settlement and its religious importance expanded over generations.
The southern entrance displays Romanesque ornaments that connect the building to episcopal authority and faith. These details reveal how the cathedral functioned as a center of religious power in the medieval community.
The site can be explored on foot from multiple angles to take in the facade and towers fully. Visiting during warmer months makes it easier to walk around and view the building's exterior details.
The Lászai Chapel was added in 1512 and marks the first Renaissance architectural element in Transylvania. It contains reliefs depicting biblical figures and Hungarian kings.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Alba Iulia Fortress
337 m
Alba-Carolina Citadel
168 m
Râpa Roșie
9.1 km
Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia
95 m
Castrum Apulum
215 m
Batthyaneum Library
656 m
Martinuzzi Castle
10.5 km
Horea, Cloșca and Crișan Obelisk, Alba Iulia
1.1 km
National Museum of the Union
102 m
Fürstenpalast
62 m
Statuia ecvestră a lui Mihai Viteazul din Alba Iulia
197 m
Apor Palace, Alba Iulia
340 m
Calcarele de la Ampoița
9 km
Union Hall
118 m
Eszterházy-kastély (Sárd)
7.4 km
Church of the Dormition-Lipoveni in Alba Iulia
1.7 km
Reformed Church in Sântimbru, Alba County
9.9 km
Lucian Blaga's house in Lancrăm, Alba
9.3 km
Ascension Church, Săliște
272 m
Teleki-udvarház
11.2 km
Reformed church of Vurpăr
10.6 km
Maieri I Church in Alba Iulia
1 km
Magyarigeni református templom
9.6 km
Roman-Catholic Archbishop Palace, Alba Iulia
93 m
Church of the Annunciation in Alba Iulia
1.2 km
Babylon Building, Alba Iulia
93 m
Acmariu wooden church in Alba Iulia
460 m
Wooden church of Brăzești, Alba
488 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes