The Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia
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- The Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia
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is the largest fortress in Romania, which has been standing for more than 300 years, however, it harbours vestiges of three fortifications, dating back to as many different epochs, as every fortress built here has embraced a previous one: the Roman castrum, the medieval fortress and the Alba Carolina Citadel. This fortress has seen spectacular transformations in recent years, becoming more and more visible on Europe’s tourist map. The restoration works (co-financed by European funds) have also considered to valorise its exceptional cultural heritage. Now the citadel is an open-air stage for cultural festivals and concerts held by famous orchestra top Romanian and foreign artists. Additionally, the municipality has developed promotion and marketing tools based on new technologies: digital campaigns to promote innovative tourism offers, physical and digital maps of the Citadel, virtual guides in Principia Museum, VR tours in the Citadel, among others. Find out more at: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/projects/romania/rehabilitation-of-alba-iulias-urban-heritage-transforms-the-city-and-its-economy
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