Itinerary Ideas to Inspire Your Next Adventure
No visit to Transylvania would be complete without seeing the beautiful city of Sibiu. Located in the Southern part of Transylvania, Romania, Sibiu has one of the most authentic and perfectly preserved historic centers. There are quite a few historical attractions and things to do in Sibiu. Therefore, you should plan on spending at least …
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You wouldn’t expect to see farmsteads and rural homes in a bustling metropolis like Bucharest –Romania’s capital. And yet, nestled in the northern part of city lies one of Europe’s oldest open-air ethnographic museums – the National Village Museum in Bucharest. If you want to experience the folklore and traditional life of the Romanian countryside you should …
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Sighisoara is one of seven Saxon walled cities in Romania built by the Saxons in the 12th-century. Romania is home to many beautiful medieval towns, like Brasov, Cluj, Târgu Mures, and Sibiu. But perhaps the most charming one of them is the old town of Sighisoara, a perfectly intact 16th century gem.
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Romania is a country with an old culinary tradition. From the villages of Transylvania to the capital city of Bucharest, almost anywhere you stop to eat you’ll find fresh, delicious foods. Romanians like to cook and good food has always been a part of their culture. Traditional Romanian dishes are neither elaborate nor fancy, but they are very tasty. About Romanian Food Throughout the centuries, Romanian food …
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Romania is home to many beautiful castles and medieval fortresses. Some of them are famous throughout Europe. Others are less known, but equally impressive. Unfortunately, most of these fortifications suffered neglect over the centuries and remained in a dismal state until recent years. After the fall of communism, Romanians began rebuilding and restoring many of …
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Christmas in Romania undoubtedly the most tradition-filled time of the year. Many of these Christmas traditions are very old and quite unique. Others are newer and most likely borrowed from other European countries. Although some customs may differ from region to region, Christmas in Romania is celebrated in the same manner throughout the country.
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Do you want to take a trip back in time to an era when trains were pulled by steam locomotives? Then you should go to Viseul de Sus, in the northern part of Romania, to ride the Mocanita. There may be still a few steam locomotives running in the world. But Mocanița is not only a steam train, it’s …
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The region of Maramureș in the northern part of Romania is perhaps the most traditional area of the country. Because of its natural boundaries –enclosed by mountain ranges with peaks reaching 2300 meters– Maramureș could keep its own specific character throughout history. For most visitors of Maramureș the greatest attraction are the old traditional wooden churches and monasteries in this area. …
When visiting Romania you may easily feel at home and forget that you are in a foreign country. But the welcoming and friendly spirit of the Romanian people will not help you over-bridge the cultural differences and understand their values. Each culture is different, so in order to avoid a culture shock, there are a few things that you …
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