Cluj-Napoca Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and seat of Cluj County in northwestern Romania
About Cluj-Napoca
Today, the biggest ethnic group in Cluj-Napoca are Romanians. However, this was not always the case as many different groups have inhabited the city throughout its history. The first trace of humans was neolithic settlements dating back thousands of years. Later the settlement was conquered and inhabited by Romans. The archaeological reminder of Roman Napoca can be seen in Unirii Square in the city centre. Saxons were next to occupy the city: they built the wall around the city which still stands. The city carries the German name of Klausenburg. In the 19th century, ethnic Hungarians were the majority of the population and remained so until 1955. They call the city Kolozsvár. The construction of non-Catholic religious buildings in the city centre was forbidden for a while, yet eventually,
Top Attractions in Cluj-Napoca
Explore the best things to see and do in Cluj-Napoca:
- ★Babeş-Bolyai University
- ★Bánffy Palace
- ★Bob Church
- ★Calvaria Church
- ★Central Cemetery
- ★Cetățuia Fortress
- ★Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden
- ★Cock Church
Where to Eat in Cluj-Napoca
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aroma
- 🍴Baracca
- 🍴Broaster Chicken
- 🍴Cartofisserie
- 🍴Casa Boema
- 🍴Double
Where to Stay in Cluj-Napoca
- 🏨Agape
- 🏨Atrium Hotel Boutique Cluj City Center
- 🏨Cluj Pension
- 🏨Deja Vu Pension
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cluj - City Plaza
- 🏨Fullton
Cluj-Napoca Travel Guide Sections
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