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Cathedrals in Romania

Great cathedrals and their architecture, art and towers with a view.

15 places Best months: May–September

Romania has 15 cathedrals on our list, mostly in Alba County, Bihor County, and Bucharest. Best months: May–September.

Cathedrals

Cathedrals in Romania

Best monthsMay–SeptemberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Black Church i
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Black Church

Cathedral in Brașov, Transylvania, Romania

1.6 km from Brasov
Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia i
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Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia

Heritage site in Alba County, Romania

1.1 km from Alba Iulia
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity i
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Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Romanian Greek Catholic cathedral

0.6 km from Blaj
Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary i

Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary

Church

2.8 km from Oradea
Cathedral of St Joseph i

Cathedral of St Joseph

Roman Catholic Romanesque Revival cathedral in Bucharest, Romania

1.6 km from Bucharest
Transfiguration Cathedral i

Transfiguration Cathedral

Cathedral in Cluj-Napoca

0.6 km from Cluj-Napoca
Assumption of Mary Cathedral, Baia Mare i

Assumption of Mary Cathedral, Baia Mare

Heritage site in Maramureș County, Romania

1.6 km from Baia Mare
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Gherla i

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Gherla

Heritage site in Cluj County, Romania

1.9 km from Gherla
Cathedral Saint Basil the Great i

Cathedral Saint Basil the Great

Romanian-catholic Cathedral in Bucharest

1.9 km from Bucharest
Metropolitan Cathedral i

Metropolitan Cathedral

Cathedral of Iași, Romania

1.5 km from Iași
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Oradea i

St. Nicholas Cathedral, Oradea

Heritage site in Bihor County, Romania

1.2 km from Oradea
Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Lugoj i

Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Lugoj

Church in Lugoj, Romania

0.5 km from Lugoj
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul i

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

Orthodox cathedral in Constanța, Romania

2.4 km from Constanța
Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, Craiova i

Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, Craiova

Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Craiova, Romania

0.7 km from Craiova
Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Giurgiu i

Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Giurgiu

Heritage site in Giurgiu County, Romania

0.6 km from Giurgiu

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Oradea Bihor County · 2 places
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Bucharest Bucharest · 2 places
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Brasov Brașov County · 1 places
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Alba Iulia Alba County · 1 places
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Blaj Alba County · 1 places
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Cluj-Napoca Cluj County · 1 places
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Baia Mare Maramureş · 1 places
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Gherla Cluj County · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many cathedrals are there in Romania?

Atlas of Seasons lists 15 notable cathedrals in Romania.

What are the best cathedrals in Romania?

The best-known are Black Church, Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia, and Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.

When is the best time for cathedrals in Romania?

May–September.