Travel with me - Alba-Iulia – a medieval fortress
Situated in Transylvania, Alba-Iulia is one of the most beautiful cities you can visit in this region. The city has a long and rich history. Known as Apullum during the Roman period and as Alba Carolina during Middle Age, the city gathers the remains of the old civilizations that once populated this land.
The term ‘Alba’ is related to the white color of the ancient Roman citadel, while ‘Carolina’ comes from the name of the emperor that required to rebuilt the fortress, Charles VI of Habsburg.
Alba-Iulia is the city where the union of Transylvania with the Kingdom of Romania was proclaimed on Dec 1, 1918.
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Since High Middle Ages, it has been one of the most important cities for Roman Catholics followers.
The main historical area hosts a fortress with seven bastions in a stellar shape, which was built in 18th century by two Swiss architects. The fortress was shaped on the former Roman castrum.
Inside, there are several landmarks which you shouldn’t miss.
Bastion walls
Some old guns
The entry to Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
The Roman Catholic Cathedral - its tower dates from 17th century
Porta Principalis Dextra - an ancient entry of Apulum castrum
During the evening, they change the guard. Some images I took in one of the evenings:
© Alina Barbu
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@alinabarbu
Oh wow! I have been to Alba Iulia and have visited many of these very same sites! Thanks so much for sharing these photos! This brings back so many memories that I'll have to post my Romanian pictures from Alba sometime.
Wonderful post! :)
@breakingtonight, I'm glad you liked them and that they bring nice memories :) It's a beautiful location :D You visited a lot while you were here. Thank you for your nice comment! Have a great day!
@alinabarbu
You're welcome or as they say in Romanian "cu placere". Yes, the times were good there! Have a wonderful day!
You know many words in Romanian :D have a great day!
Thanks so much! I'm guessing you watch my Romanian video, too! Have a great day, also!
Yes. I've seen it. You speak Romanian very well :) sorry for the late replies. I have some busy days at work. From next Tuesday it will get better. Have a great day!
beautiful photo, i like
Thank you, @riostarr!
Hey. That looks very interesting :)
Thank you for sharing this lil bit of history :D
I'm happy you liked it:D it's a beautiful place:)
ok, I follow you!, resteem
Thank you, @nandas! Following you as well :)
Nice post @alinabarbu!!!
Thank you, @cognoscere!
Thank you very much for the invitation to this beautiful walk, congratulations dear friend @alinabarbu for sharing these beautiful images
have a beautiful day
Thank you very much for your nice words, my dear friend @jlufer! Appreciate your visit and continuous support :) I'm happy you liked this place:) have a wonderful week ahead!
did you come across Vlad :)))))) thanks for sharing.....
Actually, yes :)) a bit before this trip. I will share it in another post :D
:): really now that would be well worth listening to :))) interesting, im all ears :))))) cheers..
Nice travelogue @alinabarbu. Upvoted, resteemed & DPS.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)
good shots ;)
Thank you :)