Cluj-Napoca is the most important educational and cultural centre of Transylvania. Located at the confluence of national and international communication routes, Cluj-Napoca is the fastest growing city of Romania. Besides the modern European city look, Cluj-Napoca still preserves the symbols of its evolution. The architectural style is a harmonious mingle of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and, more recently, Art Nouveau styles. Below you will see a few details about the most important institutions of Cluj-Napoca.
"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy - www.umfcluj.ro
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine - www.usamvcluj.ro
Astronomical Observatory (The first astronomical observations were made at the first university observatory, built between 1920 and 1934. Since 1982, the Observatory has been carrying its activities in a new building, located in the south part of the Botanic Garden.
Take Ciresilor towards Republicii Street. Make a right on Republicii. At the traffic light make a right on Observatorului. The hotel is on the left side.
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Botanical Garden (The Botanical Garden was founded in 1920, it spreads over 14 hectares of hilly land, which favors the growth of extremely diverse types of plants( over 10,000 distinctive groups), coming from every corner of the world.
Go uphill on Republicii Street. At the first traffic light turn right onto Observatorului Street. The hotel is on the left side.
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Saint Michael Cathedral (The Gothic-style Roman Catholic church of Saint Michael stands majestically in the very heart of the city dominating the surroundings with its 80 meter tower. It was built between 1350 and 1487.
Start on Eroilor Street. At the second traffic light make a right towards Calea Turzii. Continue uphill on Calea Turzii and make a right at the second roundabout on Observatorului Street. The hotel is on the left side.
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The History Museum of Transylvania (The History Museum of Transylvania was founded in 1962 and it contains more than 400 thousand research exhibits and 4000 jewels, coins and decorations from different ages.
Start on C-tin Daicoviciu Street and continue on Emile Zola Street. Make a right on Regele Ferdinand Street. At the first traffic light make a right on Memorandumului Street. At the second traffic light make a left on Gheorghe Sincai Street. At the traffic light continue straight on Republicii Street. Go uphill for abou 2 km and make a right on Observatorului at the first traffic light. The hotel is on the left side.
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The Orthodox Cathedral (The Orthodox Cathedral of Cluj-Napoca is built in Romanian Brâncovenesc style, a synthesis of Renaissance and Byzantine architecture, it lies on the Avram Iancu Square, together with the Cluj-Napoca National Theatre and the Avram Iancu Statue.
Take Calea Turzii going uphill. At the roundabout make a right onto Observatorului Street. The hotel is on the left side of the street
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Iulius Mall (The stylish Iulius Mall Shopping Center was opened in November 2007. Besider shopping it includes a top of the line fitness room, swimming pool, movie theater and a food court.
Make a left on Cehoslovaciei and continue on Nicolae Titulescu. At the second traffic light continue straight and make a left at the third traffic light and then another left. Go uphill on Calea Turzii Street. At the roundabout make a right on Observatorului Street. The hotel is on your left
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Polus Center (Opened in October 2007, Polus Center is the largest shopping center situated at the western city limit of Cluj-Napoca. It includes parking, movie theatres and a food court.
Exit the shopping center towards Cluj-Napoca. Stay on Calea Floresti Street. At the third traffic light make a right on Campului Street. At the roundabout make a left on Frunzisului Street. The hotel is on the right side.
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Restaurants
Golden Tulip Ana Dome - 129 Observatorului Street - 400352 - Cluj Napoca - Romania Tel: (+40)264545000 - Fax: 40 264 524677 - Email: info@goldentulipanadome.com
