Statue of Avram Iancu

The Statue of Avram Iancu is a beautiful monument located in Cluj-Napoca, the Heart of Transylvania, Romania. It was unveiled in 1891 to commemorate the great Transylvanian leader Avram Iancu who organized the productive peasant resistance against the Imperial Austrian authorities in the late 19th century. The monument stands proudly on the top of a hill in the center of the city, from which Canopus Hill, the Iuliu Maniu park and the Masonic Temple can be seen. It evokes the spirit of the Transylvanian people and commemorates the struggle for freedom and autonomy. Its architecture is unique, with its classicist style being a unique blend of historicism, influence of French Beaux Arts, and traditional Romanian elements. With its grandeur looming in the heart of Cluj-Napoca, the Statue of Avram Iancu is a must see for any traveler and photographer visiting Transylvania.