Alba Iulia - Coronation Cathedral
Orthodox monastery in Alba county
What it feels like
Beeswax candles, the faint scent of incense, the distant chant from inside. Quiet courtyards walled against the rest of the world.
The Coronation Cathedral in Alba Iulia, built in 1922 in the Neo-Brâncovenesc style, is the place where King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie were crowned on 15 October 1922. The interior mosaics by Costin Petrescu and the royal crypt make the cathedral a monument of national unity.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Str. Mihai Viteazu, Alba Iulia. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
