Blaj · Alba county

Blaj Holy Trinity Cathedral

The 'Little Rome' of Transylvania — the Greek-Catholic cathedral at the heart of the Romanian national-awakening movement.

Not a day trip from Brașov

Blaj Holy Trinity Cathedral is roughly 2h 45m from Brașov one way — about 5h 30m in the car before you have seen anything. That makes a long journey rather than a good day, so we keep it out of the planner instead of selling you the drive.

Within a comfortable day we would point you at Sighișoara Historic Citadel, Bran Castle or Peles Castle.

Planning your visit

From Brașov
About 2h 45m from your hotel in Brașov.
Time needed
Most guests spend 1 hour here.
Tickets
Free to enter.
Best time
Quiet at almost any hour — no need to rush the morning.
Parking
There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible; the walking is easy.

Opening hours

Usually 09:00-18:00 on open days.

  • Monday09:00-18:00
  • Tuesday09:00-18:00
  • Wednesday09:00-18:00
  • Thursday09:00-18:00
  • Friday09:00-18:00
  • Saturday09:00-18:00
  • Sunday09:00-18:00

Hours change with the season and with public holidays. Our planner checks the exact date you choose and reorders the day rather than driving you to a closed gate.

What you'll see

  • Baroque cathedral
  • National-awakening site

Common questions

How far is Blaj Holy Trinity Cathedral from Brașov?
About 2h 45m from your hotel in Brașov. That is too far for a comfortable day trip from Brașov, so we do not include it in the planner.
How long do you need at Blaj Holy Trinity Cathedral?
Most guests spend 1 hour here.
Do you need tickets for Blaj Holy Trinity Cathedral?
Free to enter.
When is the best time to visit Blaj Holy Trinity Cathedral?
Quiet at almost any hour — no need to rush the morning.
Is there parking at Blaj Holy Trinity Cathedral?
There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.