Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca
Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
The cathedral rises 64 meters high, featuring a central dome inspired by Hagia Sophia and four smaller towers in the Romanian architectural style.
Construction of the cathedral started in 1923 under Bishop Nicolae Ivan and concluded in 1933 with a consecration ceremony attended by King Charles II.
The interior walls display murals painted by Anastasie Demian and Catul Bogdan, professors from the University of Art and Aesthetics in Cluj.
Located in Avram Iancu Square, the cathedral opens daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with staff speaking both Romanian and English.
The structure contains eighteen stone-carved towers supporting the main dome, incorporating materials from local quarries in Baciu and Bampotoc.
Location: Cluj-Napoca
Location: Cluj County
Inception: 1923
Architects: George Cristinel, Constantin Pomponiu
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Made from material: brick
Address: Piața Iancu Avram, municipiul Cluj-Napoca
Website: http://arhiepiscopia-ort-cluj.org/main.htm
GPS coordinates: 46.77197,23.59604
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:37
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