Castra of Gherla, Gherla

#2 among attractions in Gherla

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The castra of Gherla was a fort in the Roman province of Dacia. An inscription unearthed at the site proves that the stone fortress was erected in 143 AD. In addition to the vicus at the fort, a nearby contemporary settlement and a Roman cemetery were also unearthed in Gherla. All these sites were abandoned in the 3rd century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°1'24"N, 23°53'40"E

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Castra of Gherla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple, Nicula Monastery, Holy Trinity Cathedral.

0.7 miNE
Church
Cathedral of the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple, Gherla
18 min walk • The Cathedral of the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple is a Romanian Orthodox church in Gherla. The construction of the cathedral was completed in 1906.
3.3 miSE
Monastery, Church
Nicula Monastery
85 min walk • Nicula Monastery is an important pilgrimage center in the north of Transylvania. It is located in Nicula village, Cluj County, in the vicinity of Gherla. An unconfirmed tradition holds that the monastery was established in the 14th century. The first documentary mention dates to 1552, when it was an Eastern Orthodox site.
~1820 ftSE
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral
9 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known as Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, is the cathedral church of the Ordinariate for Catholics of Armenian Rite in Romania. It is located in Gherla, Cluj County.

Castra of Gherla, Gherla

Facts and practical information

Castra of Gherla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cathedral of the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple, Gherla

Nicula Monastery

Holy Trinity Cathedral