Bistrița, Municipality in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania
The city stretches across 147 square kilometers of land between the Rodna Mountains and Calimani Mountains in northeastern Transylvania, at 356 meters elevation.
First documented in June 1264, Bistrița developed from a medieval settlement into a regional administrative center through centuries of Saxon influence.
The city preserves numerous buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries, including museums and an Orthodox church that showcase regional architectural styles.
The municipal authorities offer public services from their headquarters, which can be contacted at +40 263 224 706 for administrative matters.
The urban layout incorporates traditional Saxon street patterns with modern developments, creating a mix of architectural elements from different periods.
Location: Bistrița-Năsăud County
Inception: June 16, 1264
Capital city: Bistrița
Elevation above the sea: 356 m
Address: Piața Centrală nr.6 Bistrița, 420040 420008–420198
Phone: +40263224706
Email: primaria@primariabistrita.ro
Website: https://primariabistrita.ro
GPS coordinates: 47.13333,24.48333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
Biserica Evanghelică din Bistrița
951 m
Coopers Tower in Bistrița
1.2 km
Synagogue of Bistrița
1.5 km
Liviu Rebreanu National College
911 m
Lutheran church in Herina
13.5 km
Centrul Municipal pentru Cultură George Coșbuc
1.2 km
Minorit Church in Bistriţa
1.3 km
Szent Péter és Pál-templom
10 km
Sugălete Passage in Bistriţa
933 m
Castell Bethlen d'Arcalia
11.2 km
Muzeul județean Bistrița-Năsăud
1.6 km
Castra of Orheiu Bistriței
9.3 km
Fortified church in Lechința, Bistrița-Năsăud
17.1 km
Roman Catholic church in Năsăud
17.7 km
Lutheran church in Tărpiu, Bistrița-Năsăud
8.7 km
Archangels church in Corvinești, Bistrița-Năsăud
21 km
Lutheran church in Monariu
7.4 km
Wooden church in Sărata, Bistrița-Năsăud
7.8 km
Șintereag church
15.7 km
Lutheran church in Livezile, Bistrița-Năsăud
8.7 km
Sajóudvarhelyi református templom
14.6 km
Cazinoul Bistrița
786 m
Reformed church in Șirioara, Bistrița-Năsăud
15 km
Wooden church in Albeștii Bistriței
15.8 km
Church of the Dormition in Budacu de Jos
5.9 km
Biserica Reformată din Nimigea de Jos
19.2 km
Muzeul grăniceresc năsăudean
17.7 km
Dormition of the Mother of God Church in Albeștii Bistriței
15.8 kmReviews
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