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Book fair in the main square (and other events this weekend)

Posted on April 24, 2026 by James

The Gaudemaus (our dyslexic reporter told us “Gaumant”) book fair is in the main square (Cluj’s piata unirii) again.  This is an annual event.  22-26 April, 2026. Most books, naturally, are in Romanian, but there are a variety of books … Continue reading →

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Mărțișor market open in central Cluj

Posted on February 21, 2026 by James

The market of Mărțișor is open in central Cluj. Among the market stalls is one where you can buy wooden recorders and other musical instruments.  (Many of these seem to be suitable for young children.)  The seller speaks some English, … Continue reading →

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The Cluj tours – recommended

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Fatca Pop

Whether you are a student, a tourist, an expat, or a local, you could learn something with the Free Cluj Tours. Tours are conducted in English, even though the tour guides (and many of the tourists) are Romanian.  You will … Continue reading →

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Palestine demonstration in piata unirii

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Fatca Pop

13 January, 2023.  At 2 pm today, in a march starting from the main square in Cluj, you might have heard chanting in Romanian and English. In English, they said, “Free, free Palestine.” In Romanian, it was, “România nu uita, … Continue reading →

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