Cluj isn’t quite as pretty or mountainous as the Saxon towns to the south, but it earns much of its fame for the dozens of cavernous, unsnooty subterranean discos that blare and bounce with many of the city’s thousands of university students.
Outside the clubs, though, it’s one of Romania’s most welcoming and energized cities—a “real” city where there’s everything going on. It is a lovely city with medieval streets and charming architecture. This city was shaped by centuries of geographical conditions and economic, historical, and cultural influences that made the locals famous for their seriousness, dedication, and moderation.