Via Principalis – Union Bell loop from Alba Iulia

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Via Principalis – Union Bell loop from Alba Iulia

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Via Principalis – Union Bell loop from Alba Iulia

01:35

6.18km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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883 m

Bronze Soldier Statue

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The bronze statue of a soldier armed with a rifle and bayonet guards the third gate of the fortress.

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903 m

Third gate of Alba Carolina Fortress

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The third gate, located in the east of the Alba Carolina citadel, is the main entrance to the fortress itself. It is located exactly midway between the two bastions of …

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1.00 km

Via Principalis

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The Via Principalis was the main road connecting the two main gates of the ancient Roman castrum of Apulum, to the north and south. The road ran in front of …

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1.07 km

Union Bell

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The bell depicts scenes from the three Romanian principalities of Transylvania, Wallachia, and Moldavia. As a whole, it is a monument to the unity of Greater Romania since 1918.

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1.17 km

Statue of Michael the Brave

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The monument to Mihaj Viteazul (Michael the Brave) is the city's most monumental sculpture. The equestrian statue was erected in 1976. Michael the Brave was the first ruler to briefly …

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1.35 km

Bronze Statue of the Guard at the Fourth Gate

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The life-size bronze statue of a guard soldier (Figura Wartownika) in front of the fourth gate is admirably realistic in every detail.

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1.37 km

Fourth Gate (Poarta a Patra)

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The Fourth Gate of the Alba Iulia Citadel (Poarta a Patra) is also called the Bishop's Gate. The gate, which provides access from the west to the castle courtyard, is …

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1.49 km

King's Gate (Poarta Regelui) – Alba Iulia

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The magnificent Royal Gate, with its high gate tower, was built as the portico of the new Holy Trinity Cathedral (Cathedral of the Reunification of the Nation) for the coronation …

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6.18 km

End point

Bus stop

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