Martinuzzi Castle

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Martinuzzi Castle, also known as Alvinc Castle, is a medieval castle in Vințu de Jos, in the Transylvania region of Romania. The fortress was one of the earliest and most influential works of the Italian Renaissance style in Transylvania. Its ruins are classed as a national heritage site, identified as AB-II-m-B-00394 in Romania's National Register of Historic Monuments. ()

Local name: Castelul Martinuzzi Coordinates: 45°59'49"N, 23°28'44"E

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Martinuzzi Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of the Union, Coronation Cathedral, St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba Carolina Citadel.

6.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
National Museum of the Union, Alba Iulia
169 min walk • The National Museum of the Union is a cultural landmark nestled in the historic city of Alba Iulia, Romania. This esteemed institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of the area, particularly the events surrounding the Great Union of 1918...
6.6 miNE
Scenic Romanian Orthodox cathedral
Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia
168 min walk • The Coronation Cathedral, standing majestically in the city of Alba Iulia, Romania, is a testament to the country's rich cultural and historical heritage. This church is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Romanian unity and pride.
6.6 miNE
Cathedral and romanesque architecture
St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba Iulia
168 min walk • St. Michael's Cathedral, a majestic landmark in the city of Alba Iulia, Romania, stands as a testament to the region's rich history and architectural splendor. This church, an embodiment of Romanian culture and tradition, is a focal point of spiritual and historical...
6.8 miNE
City wall
Alba Carolina Citadel, Alba Iulia
173 min walk • The Alba Carolina Citadel is a star-shaped fortress located in Alba Iulia. Its construction commenced on November 4, 1715 during the Habsburg rule in Transylvania, and was completed in 1738. 20,000 serfs were involved in its construction, which is estimated to have cost around 3 million guldens.
5.1 miSE
Church
Sebeș Lutheran church
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Transylvania, the Sebeș Lutheran Church stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Romania. This imposing Gothic structure, with its soaring spires and robust fortifications, serves as a beacon of the town's Saxon heritage.
6.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Apulum, Alba Iulia
171 min walk • Apulum was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia in the 2nd and 4th centuries AD, located in today's Alba-Iulia, Romania. It is the largest castrum located in Romania, occupying 37.5 hectares.
6.6 miNE
Church
Maieri Churches, Alba Iulia
169 min walk • The Maieri Churches are a pair of Romanian Orthodox churches located on Iașilor Street, Alba Iulia, Romania. Each is dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
6.4 miNE
46°3'59"N • 23°34'2"E
Alba Carolina Fortress, Alba Iulia
163 min walk • City wall
7.5 miNE
Church
Lipoveni Church, Alba Iulia
193 min walk • The Lipoveni Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 17 Mărășești Street, Alba Iulia, Romania. It is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos. The church takes its name from Lipoveni, a neighborhood in the northern part of the city.
5.1 miSE
Locality
Sebeș
130 min walk • Sebeș is a city in Alba County, central Romania, southern Transylvania.
6.7 miNE
Universities and schools
1 Decembrie 1918 University, Alba Iulia
171 min walk • "1 Decembrie 1918" University, Alba Iulia is a public higher education and research institution founded in 1991 in Alba Iulia, Romania.