# Orăștie Citadel [Romania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/attractions) › [Transylvania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/region/transilvania) › [Hunedoara County](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/county/hunedoara) › [Orăștie](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/city/orastie) > A medieval citadel in central Orăștie with stone walls and round towers. Two churches and the remains of a circular chapel stand inside the enclosure. **At a glance:** Fortresses and fortifications in Orăștie, Hunedoara County. Opening hours: daily 10:00 – 21:00. Ticket: 10 lei. The visit takes 45 min. Information verified on 10 November 2026. ## Key facts - **Opening hours:** daily 10:00 – 21:00 — The citadel is open daily 10:00–21:00 from 1 April to 30 September and daily 10:00–18:00 from 1 October to 31 March. - **Ticket:** 10 lei — concessions 5 lei - **Visit duration:** 45 min — courtyard and walls - **With kids:** Yes — car-free courtyard - **Parking:** Yes, paid — beside the citadel wall - **Best season:** All year round - **Address:** Strada Nicolae Bălcescu, Orăștie, Hunedoara County - **Coordinates:** 45.8376594, 23.1957791 - **Phone:** +40 254 241 513 - **Website:** https://visitorastie.eu/ - **Wikipedia:** https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetatea_Or%C4%83%C8%99tie - **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18538885 - **Categories:** [Fortresses and fortifications](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/fortresses-and-fortifications) ## About Orăștie Citadel In central Orăștie, the citadel walls enclose the Reformed church and the Lutheran church. Archaeologists found traces of an earlier palisade as well as the remains of a circular stone chapel known as the Rotunda and a medieval residential tower. The stone enclosure was built later, and in the 16th century its defences were adapted for firearms. A barbican, a structure in front of the main wall, protected the north gate. Two artillery bastions were added in the 17th century. The citadel reopened to visitors in 2025 following restoration of the enclosure. ### What you can see Follow the curtain wall past its projecting round towers, then enter the courtyard through the gate on Strada Nicolae Bălcescu. Here you can see the Reformed church, which has Gothic origins, alongside the Lutheran church, completed in 1823. Both steeples are also visible from the streets around the citadel. ## Don't miss - The round towers projecting from the curtain wall. - The Reformed church of Gothic origin in the citadel courtyard. - Both church steeples in the same view from outside the walls. ## Good to know before you go ### Getting there **By car:** about 26 km and 35 minutes from Deva. The main entrance is on Strada Nicolae Bălcescu. **Public transport:** the citadel is about 3.8 km from Orăștie railway station, around 50 minutes on foot. ### Where to park Paid parking is available in the Zidul Cetății–Primărie area, by the citadel wall and town hall. Check the posted rates. ### Fees & discounts Full admission is 10 lei. School pupils, students and pensioners pay 5 lei with proof of eligibility. Admission is free for children under 6, war veterans and disabled visitors with one companion each. Accredited journalists enter free with a press card. A guided tour costs an additional 50 lei. ### Rules The churches are closed to visitors during services. Pets are prohibited, except certified assistance dogs. ### Facilities There are information boards and places to sit within the enclosure. ## Details - **Construction period:** 12th–17th centuries - **State of preservation:** restored enclosure ## Frequently asked questions about Orăștie Citadel **How much is a ticket to Orăștie Citadel?** A ticket to Orăștie Citadel costs 10 lei (concessions 5 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”. **What are the opening hours of Orăștie Citadel?** Opening hours at Orăștie Citadel: daily 10:00 – 21:00. More under “Opening hours”. **How long does a visit to Orăștie Citadel take?** A visit to Orăștie Citadel takes about 45 min (courtyard and walls). **Can you visit Orăștie Citadel with kids?** Yes, Orăștie Citadel is suitable for children (car-free courtyard). **Where can I park at Orăștie Citadel?** There is paid parking at Orăștie Citadel (beside the citadel wall). More under “Where to park”. **How do I get to Orăștie Citadel?** Orăștie Citadel is located at Strada Nicolae Bălcescu, Orăștie, Hunedoara County. 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