Places to visit near

Alba Iulia

Alba Iulia is a town in Alba district, Romania of about 66,085 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Apulum, Alba Carolina Fortress and National Museum of the Union.

46.0667° N, 23.5833° EPop. 66,085

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km97
Must-see106
Notable119
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Alba Iulia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

77 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alba Iulia
  2. Conacul Herepeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bazilica Romanică Din Gârbovaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Câlnic Citadelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Evangelical Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Red Ravinenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Alba Iulia
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alba Iulia?

Apulum (heritage site, about 1 km), Alba Carolina Fortress (heritage site, about 1 km), National Museum of the Union (museum, about 1 km), St. Michael's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Reunification Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Arhiepiscopia Ortodoxă de Alba Iulia (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alba Iulia?

97 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 9 museums, 8 caves, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Alba Iulia?

Obeliscul, about 1 km by road; Apulum (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alba Iulia?

Biserica Franciscană, about 1 km by road; St. Michael's Cathedral (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alba Iulia?

Start in Alba Iulia, visit Conacul Herepe, then Bazilica Romanică Din Gârbova, then Câlnic Citadel, then Evangelical Church, then Red Ravine, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.