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Cluj-Napoca, the capital of Transylvania

Cluj-Napoca is a municipality located in the central-north-western part of Romania, in the center of Transylvania and in the north-west of the Transylvanian Plateau. The seat of Cluj County, as well as the historical capital of Transylvania, the city is surrounded by the Cluj and Feleacului Hills and is located on the middle course of the Someşul Mic river. The name of Cluj was mentioned for the first time in 1275. Later it was attested in documents and in the Latin variant Claudiopolis.

Cluj-Napoca is known worldwide as the "city of festivals". It hosts some of the most attractive European cultural, film and music festivals, such as: Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), Jazz in the Park, Clujotronic, Comedy Film Festival Cluj, Sports Festival, Toamna Muzicală Clujeană, Electric Castle or Untold, the latter annually attracting tens of thousands of participants from the country and abroad with concerts performed by DJs and famous artists.

Credits to: The municipality of Cluj-Napoca & Visit Cluj

Restaurants and cafes

Nowhere in Romania can we find such a great culinary diversity as in the area of ​​Transylvania.

The kitchen is famous for dishes such as: balmoş, bulz, cumin soup, Transylvanian soup with tarragon, "a la Cluj" cabbage, stuffed mushrooms, goulash, paprika, smoked sausages, bellows cheese, langoustines, mushroom pancakes and many others.

Cluj-Napoca is a superb city, with a very attractive offer for tourism, which also includes many superb restaurants, with tailor-made food.

Passing through the city, every tourist can indulge in bohemian cafes or restaurants with traditional Romanian delicacies. Being an international city, in recent years many international cuisines have found their place in Cluj's culinary landscape.

Shops / Shopping

Considered one of the best cities in Romania for shopping

Going shopping in Cluj can be a real adventure but also a perfect alternative to spending time visiting the three malls in the city.

Julius Mall, LIVE! Cluj-Napoca and Platinia Shopping Center is the ideal choice where you can go to relax and watch a movie, have dinner or shop for clothes, shoes, gadgets or even jewelry. You can find anything you can think of and even buy gifts for your loved ones.

But besides the malls, there is much more to this city, such as the craft market next to Piata Muzeului or the many vintage and handmade shops hidden around the city.

Where do you live

Cluj is a multicultural city, a very strong university center and with a very active cultural life.

Those looking for a place to stay in Cluj-Napoca can find various offers for all types of accommodation, from guesthouses, hostels or hotels to villas or hotel rooms for rent.  

Public transport

CTP CLUJ-NAPOCA

The Public Transport Company Cluj-Napoca SA is subordinate to the City Hall of Cluj-Napoca. The company provides services to the population, the main activity being the transport of people in the city of Cluj-Napoca and in the Metropolitan area.

City tourist attractions

The city of Cluj-Napoca has become a destination sought by tourists in recent years.

They are attracted by the hospitality of the locals, the history found at every turn and the stories behind the buildings and sights, some dating back to medieval times.

Here are some tourist attractions in Cluj-Napoca that you should not miss: Unirii Square, St. Michael's Church, "Mirror" Buildings, Art Museum, King Matthew Corvin Statue, Museum Square, Carolina Obelisk, Avram Iancu Square, Bastion Croitorilor and Canalul Morii.

Museums

The History Museum of UBB University
UBB Botanical Museum
Pharmacy Museum in Cluj-Napoca
UBB Cluj vivarium
Art Museum
Romulus Vuia National Ethnographic Park
Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania
The National History Museum of Transylvania
UBB Zoological Museum
UBB Paleontology and Stratigraphy Museum
UBB Museum of Mineralogy
"Alexandru Borza" Botanical Garden Cluj Botanical Garden

Interesting facts about Cluj-Napoca

Population

In 2011, 324.576 inhabitants lived within the city limits, making it the second most populous city in the country at the time, after the national capital Bucharest.

Universities and schools

The city of Cluj-Napoca is considered the second university center in Romania, being the place that hosts approximately 80.000 students from the whole country every year.

Climate

The climate of Cluj-Napoca is temperate-continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The climate is influenced by the city's proximity to the Apuseni Mountains, as well as by urbanization.

Festivals and events

Concerts, festivals, cultural shows, exhibitions, parties, conferences and workshops, book and film launches and other events, you can find them all in Cluj.