Bastion

Bastion is a scenic viewpoint in Alba County, Transylvania. Bastion is situated nearby to Platforma de artilerie, as well as near Caponiera.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Michael’s Cathedral and Apulum.

St. Michael’s Cathedral

Church

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St. Michael's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Alba Iulia, Romania, and is the oldest and longest cathedral in the country. St. Michael’s Cathedral is situated 290 metres northwest of Bastion.

Apulum

Castle

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Apulum was a legionary fortress in the Roman province of Dacia from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD, located in today's Alba Iulia, Romania. It is the largest castrum in Romania, occupying 37.5 hectares. Apulum is situated 280 metres north of Bastion.

Reunification Cathedral

Church

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The Coronation Cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Trinity and the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, is a Romanian Orthodox cathedral located at 16 Mihai Viteazul Street, Alba Iulia, Romania. Reunification Cathedral is situated 370 metres northwest of Bastion.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alba Iulia and Limba.

Alba Iulia

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Alba Iulia is a city in Western Transylvania, Romania. It is the capital of Alba county and has one of the most beautiful Habsburg citadels of Europe.