During the 1848 assembly, participants famously shouted 'Vrem să ne unim cu țara!' (We want to unite with the country!).
The field hosted multiple assemblies in 1848, with the May event being the most historically significant.
The monument on-site includes a 12-meter-high concrete and bronze structure designed by sculptor Radu Aftenie.
The location is often referred to as the 'Little Rome' of the Romanians due to its role in cultural and national awakening.
The bronze busts lining the alley were added to commemorate major contributors to the Romanian Enlightenment and the revolution.
The site is a protected national historical monument of Romania.
Câmpia Libertății (Field of Liberty) in Blaj is a landmark site of the 1848 Transylvanian Revolution where roughly 30,000–40,000 Romanians gathered to demand national rights. It served as the assembly point for the Great National Assembly which took place in May 1848. The site features the 'Monument of the Great National Assembly,' a significant sculptural ensemble inaugurated in 1998. It is situated at the confluence of the Târnava Mare and Târnava Mică rivers. The field remains a symbol of Romanian national identity and political consciousness. It is maintained as an open-air historical space, preserved for public commemoration and education. The area is marked by a series of bronze busts representing key figures of the Transylvanian School and the 1848 movement.
From the center of the field looking toward the main concrete monument, capturing the busts in the foreground.
Combine your visit with the nearby Blaj Cultural Palace if open to the public.
Wear comfortable footwear as the site is an open field with gravel paths.
Check local event calendars as the field is often the site of major national commemorative ceremonies.
Do not mistake this for a standard city park; it is a solemn memorial space intended for reflection on historical events.
Maintain a respectful demeanor as it is a site of national commemoration; avoid loud noises near the monument.
