Pal Szilagyi Palko's Snapshots

Cave entrance2 by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan View from Piatra Secuiului, Rametea (Szekelyko, Torocko). Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

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Cave entrance by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan View from Piatra Secuiului, Rametea (Szekelyko, Torocko). Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

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Cluj Arena Grand Opening spherical panorama by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical Panorama - Oct 8th 2011: Cluj Arena Grand Opening, Day 1

The first day of concerts organized as part of the official opening of Cluj Arena filled the stadium! See the spherical panorama shot during the first concert of the day.

To our surprise, the 40,000 spectators filled the Arena immediately after the opening of the gates. Watch the spherical panorama shot during the first concert: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=newsitem&name=news13&lang=en 

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Cluj Arena by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

TransilvanArt, in collaboration with the County Council of Cluj and ACI Cluj, built the first virtual tour inside the future Cluj Arena Stadium.

The tour is composed of a 360 degree spherical panorama and a 180 degree panorama made from one of the stadium's sides: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=newsitem&name=news10&lang=en 

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Orthodox Cathedral, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama inside the Orthodox Cathedral, Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=3&lang=en Situated in Avram Iancu Square, the cathedral was sanctified in 1933. Since 2006, it serves as the Cathedral of the Archbishop of Vad, Feleac and Cluj.

The church is built on a reinforced concrete skeleton, in which bricks were inserted. The exterior is covered with stone from the Baciu quarry.

View the 360 degree panorama: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=3&lang=en 

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St. Michael's Catholic Church by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Panoramic image of the interior of St. Michael's Church, Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=2&lang=en The Roman Catholic Church is one of the most representative gothic architecture monuments of Transylvania. The edifice was raised in the Central Square of Cluj and is among the most emblematic monuments of the city.

The tower, 76 meters tall (80 meters cross on the top included), is the tallest tower in Transylvania. Inside the gothic walls of the church, Transylvanian prices Gábor Bethlen, Zsigmond Rákoczi, Zsigmond Báthory and Gábor Báthory, had their investment ceremonies.

Visit the spherical panorama: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=2&lang=en 

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Reformed Church, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama inside the Reformed Church, Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=1&lang=en This church is a unique monument due both to its age and its dimensions - it is the largest gothic building with a single nave in all of Transylvania and South East Europe.

On the walls of the church hangs the largest collection of emblems and coats of arms of noble Transylvanian families, in Romania. Some of the nobles, such as Princes Apafi I and II, are buried here.

The church is also known as the Central Reformed Church, or the Reformed Church on the Wolves' Lane.

Visit the interior of the church as a 360 degree panorama: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=1&lang=en 

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Central Park, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

360 degree Panorama in the Central Park: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=5&lang=en The Central Park, more than 180 years old, is one of the main green spaces in the central area of the city of Cluj-Napoca.

The park covers approximately 13 ha. on the banks of the Somesul Mic River.

Home of chestnut trees more than 100 years old, of the old Casino building and of the lake, the Central Park is a real green oasis for the inhabitants yearning for a bit of relaxation in the middle of the overcrowded city.

Visit it through the spherical panorama: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=5&lang=en 

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Franciscan Church, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama of the Franciscan Church of Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=6&lang=en The monument is found in the present Museum Square, and is one of the oldest and most significant edifices of Cluj-Napoca.

Built in the Baroque style, the church is also known as the Monks' Church.

View the 360 degree panorama - we recommend the use of the Full Screen option: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=6&lang=en 

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Minorites' Church, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama of the "Schimbarea la Fata" Cathedral, also known as the Minorites' Church, Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=7&lang=en Built in the Baroque style, the architectural monument is currently under the custody of the Greek Catholic Church.

Inside the church there are seven baroque and empire style graves, in which Armenian families, who contributed financially to the building of the church, are buried.

View the spherical panorama by using the Full Screen option, for the best viewing experience!

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Panoramic view from the Tower of St. Michael's Church by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Giga-panorama from the tower of St. Michael's Church, Cluj.

View the panoramas and use the arrows to navigate between them (south, west, north, east): transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=9&lang=en 

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Matei Corvin Square, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama of Matei Corvin Square, the old historical center of Cluj-Napoca: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=8&lang=en Surrounding the square are buildings in the Renaissance, Baroque, Classicist and Secession styles.

The center of the square hosts the St. Michael's Church and the Matei Corvin Statue.

Visit the 360 degree panorama!

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Unitarian church and crypt, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Virtual tour: the Unitarian Church and its Crypt, Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=12&lang=en The Unitarian Church of Cluj Napoca, situated on 21 Decembrie 1989 Boulevard, was built in the Baroque style, with a few Rococo and Neoclassicist elements.

The crypt under the church was used for burials between 1797 and 1854.

View the spherical panoramas depicting the interior of the church and the crypt!

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The "Rooster" Reformed Church, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Virtual gallery of the "Rooster" Reformed Church, Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=11&lang=en A significant historic and architectural monument, the artwork of architect Károly Kós, the plans of the church were inspired by those of the Romanic style basilicas.

The interior is decorated with traditional Hungarian motives from the Calata Valley area. The ceiling is decorated with painted boxes.

Use the arrows for viewing the spherical panoramas!

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The Two-Tower Church, Cluj Napoca by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

360 degree panorama about the Calvinist-Reformed Church from the Lower City of Cluj, also known as the Two-Tower Reformed Church: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=17&lang=en The size of the church is imposing: the length of the two naves is about 50 m, and the central dome, with a 12.6 m diameter, is 19.5 m tall. The height of the towers is 40 meters.

The total surface of the church is of 1750 square meters.

Enter the spherical panorama: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=17&lang=en 

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The Piarist Church of Cluj Napoca by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama of the Piarist Church, initially known as the Jesuit Church of Cluj, and later called the University Church - situated on University Street. You can see the panorama here: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=16&lang=en It is the first catholic church built in Transylvania, after the Protestant Reform, and the first religious edifice of baroque style in the province.

It is one of the most important Cluj symbols, prototype for many other churches of Transylvania. Inside the altar there is a painted icon (made of wook and covered in metal) of Virgin Mary.

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St. Peter's Church, Cluj by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama about the Roman-Catholic St. Peter Church, Cluj: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=15&lang=en It was built in its present neo-gothic form around the middle of the XIXth century, on the foundation of an older church, dated in the XVth century. The church was constructed between 1844 and 1846 by master Anton Kagerbauer.

Visit the 360 degree panorama: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=15&lang=en 

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The Evanghelical-Lutheran Church of Cluj Napoca by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Visualize the spherical panorama of the interior of the church here: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&sp=4&open=14&lang=en The church is part of the Evanghelical Lutheran Church of Romania. The construction harmoniously combines baroque and neo-classic style elements.

The length of the church is of 33.8 meters, its width is of 18 meters, and the interior height is of 15 meters, while the tower is 43 meters tall.

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The Hungarian Theater of Cluj Napoca by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Spherical panorama of the Hungarian Theather and Opera of Cluj here: transilvanart.ro/index.php?p=portfolio&lang=en Constituted in 1792, the Hungarian Theater Company is one of the oldest Hungarian speaking theater companies.

The Hungarian Theatre of Cluj functions as a repertory theatre, entirely subsidized by the Romanian Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

The building was constructed in the secession style, and was inaugurated in 1910.

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70 m by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Panoramic view of the city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg) at night. Transylvania, Romania by Pal Szilagyi Palko

The cross on the St Michael's church tower.

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Bullet hole by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Stained glass window on Saint Michael's catholic church. Cluj Napoca, Kolozsvar. ByTransilvanArt. by Pal Szilagyi Palko

Stained glass window on Saint Michael's catholic church. Cluj Napoca, Kolozsvar

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Cluj Napoca, Kolozsvar, Klausenburg by Pal Szilagyi Palko from the GigaPan Aerial view of the city of Cluj Napoca, Kolozsvar. Transylvania, Romania by TransilvanArt , www.transilvanart.ro by Pal Szilagyi Palko

The capital of Transylvania, Romania

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