Another great citadel in Romania and one of the biggest, Alba Carolina has been a meaningful place for Romanians during different times. The place is huge and if you are not prepared to walk half a day you may rent a bike, take the electric minibus or bring your own bike. Inside there are plenty of restaurants, street foods and bazaars to meet all tastes. Suitable for all ages this plece is also a must-see.

In the following images you will see the main gates of the citadel, personally I loved it! This piece of history brings forward the past of what the former lands were back in the times of the romans and before Romania being united by Mihai Viteazu. Pleanty of intrinsic sites to visit, a multutude of monuments, art, religion , topped up with an overall high energetic vibe!

One of the best attraction to visit in Transylvania. Between Cluj Napoca and Sibiu, Alva Iulia is a nice city for visiting. The Citadel is quite impresive and also the downtown is nice for walking, eating spending time. From there you can go in any direction where you have something interesting to visit

The most beautiful and the biggest citadel in romania. You need one whole day to visit everything completely. So clean and well maintained by the management. You can entry direct by the car there and are a lot of parking places available

The Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia, Romania, is a magnificent fortress steeped in history and architectural beauty. Built in the 18th century by the Habsburg Empire, the citadel is a stunning example of Vauban-style military architecture, featuring imposing walls, bastions, and gates. Visitors can explore its well-preserved fortifications, picturesque courtyards, and historic buildings, including the stunning St. Michael's Cathedral and the imposing Third Gate. The citadel also houses museums, exhibitions, and cultural events that showcase the rich heritage of Alba Iulia and its surrounding region. With its majestic architecture and vibrant cultural scene, the Alba Carolina Citadel is a must-visit destination for history buffs and travelers alike.

Very clean and nice

A few hours tour is not enough time to see all of this citadel. Would recommend a whole day. It's beautiful and well maintained.

A wonderful visit, every time I visited the fortress I discovered new things!

Was planning to visit the Citadel for quite a while now. This year I have finally got the time to do that and I could say that it is mesmerizing! The citadel is really good preserved and restored, what makes me happy is the fact that they are still working on the restoration, which makes me believe that it will look better and better. A good place to eat, which offers you a tavern feeling is PUB 13.

Absolutely worth a visit for anyone who is passionate about culture, history, and architecture. It'll probably take a couple of days to visit and read up on everything that the citadel has to offer but it's well-worth the time. You'll find a few museums that will showcase the period of Roman occupation, the history of Romania and its two unifications, the medieval history of the citadel, etc. The squares and plazas are great spots for spending an afternoon as well, with plenty of small shops to cater for your food and drink needs. Overall a superb citadel, well-kept by the local political scene, with plenty of things to do and see.

I thought I would see just another citadel, but I was positively impressed by how it looks like and how much history is around it. And there are bike lanes and many, many nice walkways. Definitely to be visited if you ever get to Alba Iulia.

Must see citadel in the heart of Transylvania. Once per day with an enactment of historic actions. Well preserved walls, gates and churches. Refurbished with care.

One of the best places to visit and stop by in Alba Iulia. Everyday, at 12 o'clock they have the fortress guard's change and is a unique experience. There are couple of terraces inside and lot of attractions to see.

Absolutely lovely place ! The best example how to spend money intelligently. Continuously improving or maintaining thr quality of the location. Beautiful buildings, nice terraces, souvenir places, nice churches (orthodox & catholic), beautiful atmosphere. Totally recommended !

Really amazing place ! You can see the old catholic church but also the new orthodox cathedral. In the center of citadel there is the statue of Mihai Viteazul and "1 Decembrie" University. In the "ditches" you can take a walk with bicycle and see the green and trim places

A great lesson of history! We were a group conducted by a history teacher, thanks to our friends in Ciugud/AB. The tour was excellent, it is great to find out some new learnings about the life of a city, of a citadel. I want more of this 🤪

Quite large which is a good job as there is nothing much else to do in alba iulia. Some reasonable bars in the citadel entrance is free, surprisingly...at least ro walk the grounds.

ALBA Carolina It is truly an awe-inspiring location with a rich historical significance. This place undoubtedly deserves a 5-star rating for the profound representation it holds. However, there are a couple of aspects that slightly hinder its overall ranking. Firstly, there is a notable concern regarding the maintenance of numerous items. While renovations were in progress during my visit, it seems that some items have been neglected for quite a while. Prioritizing their upkeep would greatly enhance the overall experience. Secondly, the customer service personnel could use improvement. A more welcoming and accommodating approach would make visitors feel not only valued but also connected to the historical essence of the place. Feeling welcomed and a part of history should be an integral part of the visit experience.

Beautiful location! It is ideal for a romantic afternoon walk or a family day trip. A walk back in time full of history. We went and visited both churches and managed to go up in the church tower, but there wasn't that much to see from up-top, it was a good workout, though 😉 You can find a few restaurants both inside the citadel and around it. We decided to relax and have a cold beer inside the citadel and went to a nearby restaurant to eat. Overall, it was a beautiful experience ✨️

Alba-Iulia is a place with rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years. Plenty of things to see and do. Remnants of a II century roman fort, XII century cathedral, XVI century fortress, museums and the Vauban style star fortress.

A beautifully preserved castle. You can drink coffee, ride a bike, walk or read a book.

Worth a visit! If you catch another sunny day, even better! Excellent, I will come back whenever I get the chance!

A great historical place and a must see if you are visiting Romania and especially the Transylvania region. This citadel restoration took years but the result is WOW, and everywhere you look , inside the citadel, you "feel" what the Romanian ancestors lived and saw in their lives.

Beautiful sight, very clean. During the week in the afternoon there are less people which makes it easier to visit. Inside the cathedral was amazing.

Very beautiful historical place, lot of places to enjoy history, churches, museum, some quite expensive restaurants near by, parking is not expensive.

Beautiful Citadel with much to offer. A perfect way to "lose" a couple of hours exploring the city of Alba and it's Citadel.

Beautiful city with a wealth of historical sites that are well worth visiting. Clean, well maintained.

Very nice place. It serves as the center of the city, with lots of terraces and places that sell food. There are also a lot of things to do like seeing the citadel gates, admiring the architecture, visiting museums about the Great Union of Romania, Roman vestiges and visiting two churches. Also, during the summer, every Saturday and Sunday at 12 you can watch the change of guards between the third and fourth gates.

if you are traveling trough Romania this is a must. Rich history and architecture. monarchy and art. this is a true beauty. allow at least a full day to slowly walk and marvel at it rich history and gorgeous architecture.

Lovely old but restored citadel!! You might need at least 2 days to visit all of its wonderful corners. Spending 1st of December or Christmas days here is quite an enthusiastic experience! I deffinetley recommend you to visit it!

Wonderful historical buildings and atmosphere. A must see if you're in the area.

Words cannot describe the level of beauty this place has to offer. Stunning architecture, fantastic views and a abundance of history. Highly recommended a visit!

The best citadel in Romania! Very big, I wish we visited the museums. Must see place! Spend a day here! Relaxing and calm environment.

Great place to visit; full of historical markers if you are a history buff or just simple tourist. Lots of options to dine, get souvenirs, road side cafes, or just chill.

Amazing location with friendly people. Explored a lot of medieval churches and buildings. The museum was closed unfortunately. Next time i'm there I'll definetly thry the museum as well.

Love the citadel! One of the top 5 touristic obiectives in Romania. You need at least 3 days to see it and still it will have secrets to show next time you visit!

A beautiful medieval times fortress. It is definitely worth your time and money. Positive: lots of places to visit inside it. Negative: nothing worth mentioning. Suggestions: no. Recommend: YES!

Beautiful and very interesting place related to the Romanian history. I would come again. There is always something left for the next time!

Clean, nice view, museums, i would recommend it for a dy trip. Every friday, 7Pm, they have a small act right inside the citadel that reconstructs at a small scale the war between dacs and romans.

The Citadel contains some interesting history, architecture and religion. There are some nice preserved remains to the fortifications which give it some historical appeal. It also contains normal modern era commercial and residential real estate which takes away from the historical environment.

Largest fortress in Romania and one of the main historical sites in the country! I visited the fortress in two different occasions and was fortuned to be special events. Beautifully decorated, lots of merchants, street food, restaurants, shops and museum. Lots of things to see and do, even if no events going on.

This place is huge and awesome.

Beautiful place for recreation. You can eat well, you can see beautiful museums or walk.

Very nice, clean and the people are friendly!