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Alba-Carolina Citadel
Alba Iulia, Romania, Romania
The Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia, Romania, is a massive star-shaped fortress built by the Habsburgs between 1715 and 1738 in the Vauban style to defend against Ottoman threats, spanning 140 hectares with seven bastions, six gates, deep moats, and facilities for up to 10,000 soldiers.
Its history layers Roman origins from the 2nd-3rd century AD castrum at Apulum, a medieval stronghold, and this grand 18th-century military complex designed by architects like Giovanni Morando Visconti.
Today, the restored citadel serves as a key cultural landmark, blending fortifications, museums like the Roman Principia, and gates adorned with sculptures, drawing visitors to explore Romania's multi-ethnic Transylvanian past.
Location
Calea Moților 5A, 510134 Alba Iulia, Romania
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