The Elisabeta Bridge allows pedestrians to cross the Someșul Mic River. The iron bridge is 35 meters long and one and a half meters wide. The idea of building a bridge here to connect the citadel with the lower part of the city existed as early as 1800, but it was not realized then.

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In 1899, the city of Cluj wanted to commemorate the death of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth ("Sisi"), who had been murdered in Geneva shortly before by the anarchist Luigi Lucheni. It was decided to build a promenade on the Cetățuia Hill in memory of the Empress, with an associated bridge from the city center. The cult of Empress Elisabeth was widespread in Austria-Hungary at that time. The city's chief architect Laios Pákei planned the promenade, avenues were laid out, trees were planted and in 1901 a bust of the Empress was erected, designed by the Hungarian sculptor Alajos Strobl.

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1. Cluj-Napoca City Hall – Matthias Corvinus Monument loop from Mănăștur

11.8km

03:02

50m

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2. Lacul Chios loop from Mănăștur

8.98km

02:19

40m

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3. Carolina Obelisk – Former Franciscan Monastery loop from Cluj-Napoca

5.19km

01:20

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elisabeth Bridge (Erzsébet Híd)

1. Cluj-Napoca City Hall – Matthias Corvinus Monument loop from Mănăștur

2. Lacul Chios loop from Mănăștur

3. Carolina Obelisk – Former Franciscan Monastery loop from Cluj-Napoca

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