Alba Iulia Fortress, Star-shaped fortress in Alba Iulia, Romania
The fortress extends across 70 hectares and features six entrance gates with defensive walls incorporating Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural elements.
Construction started in 1715 under Habsburg rule, requiring 20,000 workers and 3 million florins to build this military fortification in Transylvania.
The Union Hall within the fortress walls marks the location where Romanian leaders signed the declaration uniting Transylvania with Romania in 1918.
The fortress contains multiple museums, two cathedrals, and archaeological sites, with guided tours available in several languages throughout the year.
The fortress stands on ancient foundations, including remains of the Roman legion XIII Gemina fortress and a medieval citadel called Belgrad.
Location: Alba Iulia
Location: Alba County
Inception: 1715
Part of: Historic Town of Alba Iulia
GPS coordinates: 46.06715,23.57426
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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