We can discover countless stories on the cobblestone streets, through the colorful houses and between the towers of this old fortress. There are few destinations in this world that stir up so many emotions and experiences like Sighișoara Citadel, a magical place that transcends time and can take us to …
In the heart of Romania, there is a historical region deeply rooted in the millennial past of this country, a place where history comes alive among the dinosaur fossils and ancient Dacian fortresses. There is a strong presence felt through each village, road or forest of this bewitching land, a …
As we finally reach the mighty Danube again, the landscape changes dramatically, with the emerald ribbon of the tumultuous river caught between the abrupt ridges of the mountains. We hereby enter a magical land of astonishing scenery teeming with rare and unique life, where the breathtaking sight of the Danube …
We now set off to uncover one of lesser known areas of the country, lost within the mysterious mountains of southwestern Romania. Following the Cerna River along its enchanting valley, we discover an almost surreal beauty everywhere, from the picturesque black pines clinging to the craggy ridges above, to the …
Although partially tamed once the road and railway were built almost a century ago, the defile still preserves its spectacular wild scenery, with the ancient forests covering the steep ridges of the mountains on both sides of the raging river! One of the most beautiful and wild areas of Romania …
Seemingly floating above the clouds and gently sloping into the wooded hills beneath, they draw us in and capture our imagination. According to old legends, the mythical hero Prometheus himself was chained in Parâng, and after the giants that are believed to have inhabited its peaks, the Dacian god Zalmoxis …
Amidst the last ridges of the southern Carpathians in Romania and along a lush valley, we find the Hurezi or Horezu Monastery that rises like a white fortress protected by the mountain peaks towards the north. It is among the best-known religious destinations in Romania, featuring an exceptional cultural heritage …
We can find the only place where the sky has been eternally stitched to the earth in the “City of Brâncuși’, a small Romanian town that has become a unique cultural destination. Considered the “father of modern sculpture”, Constantin Brâncuși left the world a priceless artistic heritage, but nothing compares …
With its red-tiled roofs that seem to watch us as we are wandering around its quaint streets, with the astounding panoramas of the Carpathians rising to the south and the gentle Transylvanian hills to the north, with a unique multicultural and multi-religious heritage that spans over many centuries, Sibiu offers …
It is impossible to walk for a few days through the heart of Timișoara and not fall in love with this amazing city. Wandering around the streets of the old fortress, among the elegant facades of old palaces, or slowly floating along the peaceful Bega River, with the majestic cathedral …
With infinite twisting bends and a rollercoaster of abrupt ups and downs, this stunning road over the mountains unravels scenic landscapes and epic emotions. It evokes the raw thrill of exploration and discovery, by crossing ridges and valleys, while sometimes touching the clouds! Representing an ancient shepherding trail, Transalpina was …
The first sight of the castle is also the most lasting, with its massive silhouette rising atop a solitary cliff, with the long bridge over a deep ravine and its strong towers breaching the sky. If it was not for the gloomy modern buildings around, we might even get carried …
Tucked away in the mountains of central Romania, we can find a city that captures the essence of a perfect mix between sublime nature and enduring historical heritage. Brașov can be considered the tourist capital of Romania, connecting the medieval jewels of Transylvania with the south of the country and …
City of Brasov – “Fortress of the Seven Bastions” Discover »
The traveler that has the luck or inspiration of reaching the less known corners of the Apuseni Mountains in Romania will unavoidably uncover a magical world that almost seems frozen in time, far from the bustle of civilization that seems to stop at the foot of the mountains. To reach …
At the entrance gate of the spectacular world of Făgăraș Mountains and their snowy peaks that often disappear into the clouds, where the shady valley of Sâmbăta finally breaks out of the mountain grip, there is a monastery whose name echoes through the time and space of Romanian Orthodoxy. Brâncoveanu …
An important piece from the soul of the Romanian village has been gathered in the Grove of Sibiu (Dumbrava Sibiului), where one of the largest open-air museums of Romania and Europe has been created many years ago. Along the time, many treasures of the traditional Romanian rural civilization have been …
The Traditional Rural Civilization Museum ASTRA in Sibiu Discover »
The legends say that the monastery of Căldărușani was built over just 100 days in the year 1638, when the ruler of Walachia, Matei Basarab, discovered this idyllic place lost in the depths of the Vlăsia Forest that used to cover a huge surface during those times. Surrounded by the …
Căldărușani Monastery – Spiritual Destinations near Bucharest Discover »
A true temple of Romanian religious rural art from past centuries can be found in the charming village of Sibiel, located just 20 km from the city of Sibiu and part of the Mărginimea Sibiului ethnographical area. One of the richest and most beautiful collections of glass painted icons in …
1. Romania is a Latin country and Romanian is a Romance language. 2. Romania is located at the crossroad of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. 3. The ancestors of the Romanians are considered the Dacians, which after assimilating the conquering Romans and under the influence of migratory populations (mainly Slavs), …
Romanians see themselves as descendants of the Dacians, who lived in the Carpathians Mountains and the Transylvania Plateau over 2 millennia ago, and the Romans who conquered most of these regions at the beginning of the 1st century AD. From this shared ancestry and passing through many major migratory influences, …
