Roman Catholic Basilica & Baroque Palace
Bazilica Romano-Catolică și Palatul Baroc
The largest Baroque church in Romania. Together with the neighboring Baroque Bishop's Palace, which has about 100 rooms, it forms a grand religious complex.
The Roman Catholic Basilica of the Assumption was built between 1752 and 1780 and is the largest Baroque church in Romania. Its interior features a marble altar and relics of St. Ladislaus. The adjoining Baroque Bishop's Palace has about 100 rooms and 365 windows and was designed after Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace. Surrounding it are large green parks and the arcaded Canons' Street. Entry to the basilica is free. It is located about 1.5 km north of the city center.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Republicii Street
- Ady Endre Memorial Museum
- Queen Marie State Theatre & Ferdinand Square
- Darvas-La Roche House
- Oradea City Hall & Tower
- Zion Neolog Synagogue
- St. Ladislaus Church
- Black Eagle Palace