Blaj - Greek-Catholic 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 Holy Trinity Cathedral in Blaj (1749–1765), built in the Baroque style by Bishop Petru Pavel Aron, is the most important Greek-Catholic cathedral in Romania. A place where the Transylvanian School and Avram Iancu studied, Blaj is nicknamed 'Little Rome'.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Piața 1848, Blaj. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
