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Coronation Cathedral, Alba Iulia

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Coronation Cathedral, consecrated in 1922, was built to commemorate the coronation of King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie as sovereigns of Greater Romania. Its neo-Byzantine design includes a large central dome and two bell towers. Inside, visitors see elaborate frescoes, a marble iconostasis, and the coronation thrones. The cathedral stands as a symbol of Romanian unity and national identity.

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  • View the coronation thrones of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie
  • Admire the neo-Byzantine frescoes and marble iconostasis
  • Climb the bell tower for a view over Alba Iulia

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