Alba Iulia · Alba county
St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral
The oldest and one of the most important Romanesque-Gothic cathedrals in Romania, holding the tomb of Iancu de Hunedoara.
Not a day trip from Brașov
St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral is roughly 3h 10m from Brașov one way — about 6h 15m 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 3h 10m 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
- Romanesque nave
- Historic tombs
Common questions
- How far is St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral from Brașov?
- About 3h 10m 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 St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral?
- Most guests spend 1 hour here.
- Do you need tickets for St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral?
- Free to enter.
- When is the best time to visit St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral?
- Quiet at almost any hour — no need to rush the morning.
- Is there parking at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral?
- There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.