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Located in western Romania in the province of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca is one of the country’s most vibrant cultural, economic, and educational centers. With six universities and a number of private schools, Cluj is also a lively college town with a long history. It was originally established by the Dacians in the 2nd century A.D. before being taken over by the Romans in 124 A.D., when it became one of the most important urban centers of the Roman Empire. The city’s main square is surrounded by lovely examples of 18th and 19th-century architecture, posh shops, and popular restaurants, and is dominated by the magnificent 15th-century Gothic St. Michael's Church. Nearby is the 18th-century baroque Banffy Palace, home to the Art Museum. You can learn about the area’s history at the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania, with an interesting open-air display of local folk architecture. If you can, catch a concert at the Cluj Philharmonic. Outside the city are seven massive walled citadels built by the Saxons of Transylvania. Map
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