Zalău, Administrative capital in Sălaj County, Romania
Zalău is a municipality in northwestern Romania's Sălaj County, situated at 275 meters elevation. The town spreads across rolling terrain and serves as a key transportation hub for the surrounding region.
The settlement was first documented in 1220 as Villa Ziloc, and King Matthias Corvinus granted town privileges in 1473. These rights allowed it to develop into an independent market town.
The Reformed Church shapes the town center with its early 20th-century architecture. The county museum displays regional artwork and crafts that reflect local traditions passed down through generations.
The town has several higher education institutions, public libraries, and various accommodation options for visitors. These facilities are spread throughout the town center, making it straightforward to find needed services.
Nearby archaeological remains of the Roman Castrum Porolissum connect this area to ancient Dacian cultures. These discoveries provide insight into early settlement patterns and how different civilizations crossed paths in this region.
Location: Sălaj County
Inception: 1220
Capital city: Zalău
Elevation above the sea: 275 m
Address: Zalău, Piaţa Iuliu Maniu nr.3, judeţul Sălaj, cod postal 450016
Phone: +40260610550
Email: primaria@zalausj.ro
Website: http://zalausj.ro
GPS coordinates: 47.19111,23.05722
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:08
Porolissum
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Wesselényi Monument
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The Good Friday Church of Zalău
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Zalău County Museum
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Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Zalău
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Reformed Church, Zalău
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Greek-Catholic Church in Bocșa
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Zalău City Hall
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Reformed Church, Vârşolţ
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Reformed church in Crasna, Sălaj
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Reformed Church in Borla
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Wooden church in Chichișa, Sălaj
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Wooden church of the Archangels in Brusturi, Sălaj
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Wooden church in Bocșița, Sălaj
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Simion Bărnuțiu kulturális központ
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Szent Miklós-fatemplom (Romlott)
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Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului din Meseșenii de Sus
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Oláhkeceli templom
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Porolissum amphitheatre
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Transilvania Building
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Casa de Cultură a Sindicatelor Zalău
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