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Roman Catholic Basilica

On local signs: Bazilica romano-catolică

The largest Baroque church in Romania, a few minutes from the hotel. The statue of Saint Ladislaus keeps watch in front of it.

  • 6 minutes from the hotel
  • Suggested visit: half an hour
  • The interior is well worth a visit
  • Also suitable for children
Roman Catholic Basilica – façade, Oradea
Photo: MOs810, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The story of the place

The largest Baroque church in Romania was begun in 1752 to plans by Franz Anton Hillebrandt, with the works directed by Giovanni Battista Ricca and later by Domenico Lucchini. In 1991 Pope John Paul II granted it the rank of basilica minor; in front of it stands the statue of St Ladislaus, moved here from the central square in 1921.

Roman Catholic Basilica – interior, Oradea
Photo: MOs810, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Address
Str. Șirul Canonicilor no. 2, Oradea
Opening hours and tickets
Our reception will be pleased to provide current details.
Full name
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Hungarian: Nagyboldogasszony-székesegyház)
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Nearby

Included in these walks

Union Square – view across the square, Oradea
Photo: Elekes Andor, CC BY-SA 4.0
Two days

Two days: the palaces, then the Fortress and the sunset

The first day among Secession façades, the second through the Baroque, at the Fortress and up on the hill at sunset.

Highlights: Union Square, Black Eagle Palace and Church with the Moon.

Departure around 10 a.m., return in the afternoon.

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Black Eagle Palace – façade, Oradea
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Three days

Three days: the city, then the warm waters

Two days devoted to the city and one to relaxing at the thermal waters near Oradea.

Highlights: Union Square, Black Eagle Palace and Church with the Moon.

Departure around 10 a.m., return in the afternoon.

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Church with the Moon – aerial view, Oradea
Photo: MariBo99, CC BY-SA 4.0
4–5 days

Four or five days: the city, the warm waters and the mountains

Oradea at leisure, a day at the thermal waters, another in the caves of the Apuseni Mountains and, for a longer stay, a day devoted to children.

Highlights: Union Square, Black Eagle Palace and Church with the Moon.

Departure around 10 a.m., return in the afternoon.

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Roman Catholic Basilica – façade, Oradea
Photo: MOs810, CC BY-SA 4.0
One hour

An hour of Baroque, a stone’s throw from the hotel

The Basilica, Canons’ Row and the Baroque Palace: the largest Baroque ensemble in Romania, a few minutes from the hotel.

Highlights: Roman Catholic Basilica, Canons’ Row and Baroque Palace.

Whenever you have a free moment.

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