Mănăstirea Nicula

Cascada Vălul Miresei

Bridal Veil Waterfall is one of the most beautiful cascades in the Apuseni Mountains, set in the Rachitele area of Cluj county, within a spectacular mountain landscape. The water plunges from a considerable height, spreading over the rocks in a fine sheet of droplets that recalls a bride's veil, which gives the fall its poetic name. The waterfall is fed by a mountain stream and changes its appearance with the seasons, being spectacular in spring at the melting of the snows and magical in winter when it partly freezes. Access is by a marked trail through the forest from the nearby car park, suited to easy and moderate hikes. The area is ideal for photography, fresh air and quiet, and nearby one can discover other natural sights of the Apuseni. It is a beloved destination for lovers of nature and the mountains who explore this corner of western Transylvania.

Biserica Sfântul Mihail

St. Michael's Church in Cluj-Napoca is one of the most important Gothic buildings in Transylvania and dominates Union Square, the heart of the city, with its silhouette. Its construction began in the fourteenth century and lasted more than a hundred years, producing a large hall church with high vaults, pointed windows, and a richly decorated western portal. The neo-Gothic tower that now rises beside it was added in the nineteenth century and is the tallest church tower in the region. The interior preserves valuable elements such as a carved Baroque pulpit, medieval fresco fragments, and statues, witnesses to its passage through Catholicism and the Reformation. In front of the church stands the equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, born in Cluj. Visitors can admire the details of the Gothic architecture and combine the visit with a walk through the central square. It is best to respect the services when they take place.

Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu

Simion Bărnuțiu Central Park is the oldest and best-loved park in Cluj-Napoca, an island of greenery laid out in the mid-19th century in the English landscape style. Crossed by paths shaded by century-old trees, the park has at its centre a lake with an islet, where in summer you can rent boats and pedalos and in winter go skating. Here stands the Casino, a historic building turned into an urban culture centre, along with sports courts and children's playgrounds. Generations of locals have spent summer afternoons, romantic walks and open-air events here. Set beside the Someșul Mic river and close to the centre, the park remains the city's favourite place to unwind, pleasantly busy at weekends. Admission is free; check the schedule for boat rentals and the events hosted at the Casino.

Roata Restaurant

Samsara Foodhouse Cluj

A pleasant, chic restaurant with an olive tree in the dining room, serving vegan and raw dishes with wine.

Baracca Cluj

A sophisticated restaurant serving creative contemporary dishes with international influences.

Platinia Hotel Cluj

Modern accommodation, some with city views, in a relaxed apartment hotel with free Wi-Fi.

Grand Hotel Italia Cluj

A luxury hotel offering an Italian restaurant with a wood-fired pizza oven, a day spa and a pool.

Hotel Univers T Cluj

A modest lakeside hotel with an eatery and a bar, as well as a sauna and a fitness room.