Zalău

This Transylvanian town in Sălaj County, Romania, holds at least two dozen monuments and buildings of historical importance, with a centre that includes a notable concentration of historic churches. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the town sits close to mountain terrain.

• Population52,359
• Nearest water0.6 km
• Nearest mountain9.0 km
• UNESCO within 50 km65