Discover Cluj

01/09/2014

We wish you an excellent week, be successful just as St. George was when he slayed the dragon! ;) (the statue is on Kogalniceanu Street)

27/08/2014

The Table Tennis "Superliga" National Championship will take place in Cluj, between September 11th - 14th! See you there :)

26/08/2014

Clujul Pedalează

Until the 20th of September, you can register for this exciting cycling event! Cluj Bike Challenge 2014 / Gilau Marathon, 2nd edition, taking place on September 21. For more information, check the link below: http://bit.ly/1pBp5iS

Clujul Pedaleaza

22/08/2014

Did you know that king Matthias Corvinus (1443 - 1490) exchanged letters with one the most influential philosophers of the early Italian Renaissance, Marsilio Ficino (1433 - 1499)? Ficino introduced him Plato's ideas about the philosopher-king which fascinated Matthias.

21/08/2014

The exhibition of the 79 project proposals for Cluj as candidate for 2021 European Capital of Culture can be seen in the Museum of Art, Unirii Square, until the end of the month :)

21/08/2014

Today you can start voting for what you believe it could be the best visual identity for Cluj, as candidate city for 2021 European Capital of Culture! Voting starts at 6 P.M., open until August 31st: http://bit.ly/1v0yp2L

21/08/2014

Cluj Napoca 2021 - European Capital of Culture - Candidate city

Today you can start voting the project that you believe it represents the best visual identity for Cluj as a candidate for the European Capital Culture in 2021! Voting starts at 6 P.M., open until August 31st.

19.08.2014 Expoziția propunerilor de identitate vizuală Vă invităm cu drag la deschiderea expoziției de prezentare a propunerilor de identitate vizuală pentru proiectul Cluj-Napoca 2021 – Capitală Culturală Europeană, care va avea loc miercuri, 20 august 2014, ora 18.00, la Muzeul de Artă, etajul I.…

19/08/2014

Happy Birthday, Cluj! "On August 19, 1316, during the rule of the new king, Charles I of Hungary, Cluj was granted the status of a city, as a reward for the Saxons' contribution to the defeat of the rebellious Transylvanian voivode, Ladislaus Kán" (Wikipedia)

04/08/2014

This Wednesday, a lovely opera concert at "La Palat", in the courtyard of the Art Museum - elegance, mastery and excellent repertoire. Not to be missed!

30/07/2014

Did you know that "Obeliscul Carolina" (1831) in "Piata Muzeului" features Cluj's coat of arms from the 14th century? Cluj was granted the prestigious title of a "free royal city" in 1405 by Sigismund of Luxembourg.

17/07/2014

A portrait of Romanian philosopher, poet, playwright and novelist Lucian Blaga (1895 - 1961) was yesterday donated to Cluj's Central University Library . Blaga posed for painter Radu Maier for the duration of 22 sessions.

15/07/2014

Longing for classical music in summertime? Then join the National Opera at "La Palat"!
For the next concerts, check the link: http://bit.ly/1jtQSAF

Debutul microstagiunii estivale a Operei Nationale - Serate lirice la palat - Joi, 10 Iulie http://cjl.ro/QUr

11/07/2014

Did you know that by 1486, the full name of King Matthias (1443 - 1490) was " King of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Rama, Serbia, Lodomeria, Cumania and Bulgaria, Prince of Silesia and Luxembourg, Margrave of Moravia and Lusatia"? :)

28/06/2014

Bugs Bunny!!

Did you know that famous pianist and composer Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) gave a performance in Cluj, in what is currently known as The Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography? He is the source for the infamous "Lisztomania", a phenomenon describing the intense hysteria some audiences experienced at his concerts... The epitome of cool Bugs Bunny executed his own marvelous rendition of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scjBYNxDCDA

Its Bugs Bunny! He is playing the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by, Franz Liszt. I do not own rights to anything.

25/06/2014

The black & white fragment dates back from 1960. But the pharmacy itself, from... 1573!
(and their remedies are still on display...to be taken on your own personal risk ;) )

Strada Regele Ferdinand, din camera 206 a Hotelului Melody, căruia-i mulțumim.

Anul pozei originale: 1960

25/06/2014

The Museum of the Pharmacy's History, in a cool Old/New perspective. We recommend a visit to anyone who hasn't seen this special space yet!

Tot strada Regele Ferdinand, tot din Hotelul Melody, căruia tot îi mulțumim, de data asta din camera 104.

15/01/2014

Born in Cluj, Carol Szathmari (1812 – 1887) is considered the world’s first war photographer! He first took his camera to the Crimea War’s battlefield in 1854. His work was sought after by Queen Victoria, Napoleon III, Franz Josef I. His house of birth is located on Iuliu Maniu “mirror” Street.

19/08/2013

Today Cluj celebrates its 697th birthday!
http://transilvaniareporter.ro/cluj/la-multi-ani-cluj-orasul-comoara-implineste-astazi-697-de-ani/

09/08/2013

The former “Poalei Tzedek” synagogue is used since 1997 as a platform for cultural, artistic and social programs run by the Tranzit House Foundation. The original building was partly restored and it currently functions as a great space for contemporary art and various exhibitions.

29/03/2012

Discover Cluj's cover photo

20/09/2011

Lovers of art unafraid to find it in a less conventional, but spiritual space, may pay a visit to the Hajongard Cemetery (or the Central Cemetery) on Avram Iancu Street. Prestigious personalities of Transylvania & high quality funerary sculpture.

20/09/2011

26/08/2011

After a plague pandemic, the Statue of St. Mary was raised in 1744, as a sign of gratefulness for the protection of the community. It is very similar to the so-called ”Pestsäulen” (plague columns), mainly to be found in the South of Germany.

26/08/2011

23/08/2011

SENZA NOME - an old music ensemble invites people in Cluj to a lovely concert in the Reformed Church, this Wednesday, August 24th, starting with 7 PM. Great atmosphere for refined music by Bach, Vivaldi, Haendel, Dowland. Free entrance

16/08/2011

FOTO Clujul, aşa cm nu l-aţi mai văzut!

Finally! The Tower of the St. Michael Church in Unirii Square is open for visitors - people have the chance to enjoy the fascinating panorama from above. Free entrance between 11.00 - 15.00, but only until Sunday. Not to be missed! :-)

Curioşii pot să vadă gratis, zilnic, până duminică inclusiv, între orele 11.00-15.00, cm arată oraşul de sus, din turnul Bisericii „Sf. Mihail". Parohia romano-catolică intenţionează să introducă turnul bisericii în circuitul turistic.

10/08/2011

TransilvanArt - Portofoliu Panorame/360 / Biserica Franciscana, Cluj

If you would like to take a few gorgeously hypnotic virtual tours inside the Churches of Cluj (from the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries), please follow the link...

Portofoliu Panorame/360 al TransilvanArt - va prezentam cateva din realizarile noastre, in domeniul fotografiei de panorama si tur virtual. Vizitati colectia de panorame cu bisericile din Cluj Napoca

06/08/2011

Have you ever noticed the splendid 'mirror street' in Cluj which connects the Avram Iancu and Unirii squares?

The most beloved "mirror" street in Cluj, whose buildings' facades echo each other, makes the transition from the Avram Iancu Square to Unirii Square, where the Gothic-style built "Saint Michael" Roman-Catholic Church lies. Its Neo-Gothic tower, raised during the 19th century, is visible in the picture.

26/07/2011

If you happen to enjoy your cofee here, maybe it's funny to know that you're on one of the oldest street of the city...

One of the oldest streets in the city, in the close proximity of the medieval entrance door to the inner town (now disappeared).At present, plenty of friendly cafes welcome both locals and tourists for a relaxed time in this historically significant area.

21/07/2011

salina

A fanfare concert will take place on the 23rd of July inside the spectacular Turda Salt Mine.
370.000 visitors attended in 2010.
It's an event we recommend for you!

18/07/2011

DID YOU KNOW THAT in 1405 Cluj received the title of "free Royal city", which gave citizens the right to consolidate a defence structure against invaders or other evil-doers in the era...In time, the city ended up with a full 22-tower structure. Many of these towers, each under the care of a powerful guild, were still visible in early 19th century. Nowadays, only the Tailors' Tower is surviving in top shape. Here is a short list of towers which didn't make it until our present days:
The Bricklayers’s Tower, raised during the 16th-17th centuries, demolished in 1810
The Saddlers’ Tower, raised during the 16th- 17th centuries, demolished in 1817
The Gate Tower on “Turda’s Street”, raised during the 15th century, demolished in 1841
The Carpenters’ Tower, raised during the 16th – 17th century, demolished in 1880
The Coblers’ Tower, raised during the 15th century, demolished in 1831
The Gate Tower on “Manastur’s Street”, raised in 1476, demolished in 1843
The Blacksmiths’ Tower, raised during the 15th century, demolished in 1796
The Goldsmiths’ Tower, raised during the 15th century, demolished in 1859
The Gate Tower on “The Bridge Street”, raised in 1477, demolished in 1868
The Gate Tower on “the Hungarians’ Street”, raised during the 15th – 16th centuries, demolished in 1872
The Gate Tower on “The Middle Street”, raised in 1449, demolished in 1850

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