TOP 5 MOST CHARMING CITIES IN TRANSYLVANIA
Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca , located in the heart of Transylvania is the second largest city in Romania . It ’ s a university city and hosts one of the highest ranked universities from our country , Babes-Bolyai University founded in 1579 , according to historical records .
The central square is a magnificent place to visit . Travelers will find here two beautiful central squares , Unirii Square and Avram Iancu Square . On one side , they will discover around Unirii Square beautiful beading , the Franciscan Church , one of the oldest and most significant edifices of the city , build in the 11 th – 12 th centuries , in a Romanesque style church , later changed in Gothic style , in the 15 th century ; St . Michael ' s Church , one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Romania , dating from the 14 th - 15 th century ; and Bánffy Castle , the most important Baroque building in Cluj-Napoca , from the 18 th century .
by Ioana Codina Sabau | www . discoveringtransylvania . ro