Pictures from mid-July 2025, in the evening, from Timisoara in western Romania.

A city full of life — it’s wonderful to stroll through the city at temperatures between 28°C (7 PM) and 22°C (midnight), stop for a coffee or a cool drink, or try an Indian chicken masala in coconut milk (our tip ) at one of the many restaurants, street cafés, or wine bars.

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Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, in Prahova County.

It was built between 1873 and 1883 at the request of King Carol I of Romania and was confiscated by the communist regime in 1947. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Peles was returned to the exiled former King Michael, who was living in Switzerland.

The bay windows and half-timbered walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the king’s homeland. The castle is surrounded by seven terraces. A part of the 160 rooms can now be visited. The castle museum houses weapons, sculptures, furniture, and decorative objects from the 15th to 19th centuries, as well as an orchestrion. The castle is particularly impressive for its magnificent woodwork.

Beautiful pictures of the castle from July / August 2024. We thank Mrs. Monika Simon for sending and granting permission to use these pictures.

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The construction of Nicolae Romanescu Park in the city of Craiova (Dolj County) was planned and initiated in 1898, following the election of Nicolae Romanescu as mayor.

The French architect commissioned for this project was Édouard Redont, who designed the park, which was built between 1898 and 1903.

The park is considered the largest natural park in Eastern Europe. It was designed in the romantic style, a synthesis of landscape architecture and painting.

We thank photographer Corina E. Mateescu for allowing us to use these images.

In Ilfov County, just a few kilometers northwest of Bucharest (the capital of Romania), lies Mogosoaia Palace on the banks of Mogosoaia Lake in the commune of Mogosoaia.

The palace complex includes a main courtyard and many buildings, such as the watchtower and the “St. George” church near the courtyard.

The Wallachian Prince Constantin Brancoveanu had the palace built between 1698 and 1702 on the estate of the widow Mogos (from which the later name Mogosoaia is derived) in the Brancoveanu architectural style named after him. In 1714, when Constantin Brancoveanu was executed in Constantinople with his entire family, the Ottomans confiscated all the family assets and converted the palace into a han (a type of inn).

In the following decades, the palace was conquered, destroyed, and rebuilt several times until it came into the possession of George III Valentin Bibesco in 1912, who was married to the French writer of Romanian noble descent, Marthe Bibesco. He gave the estate to his wife, and Marthe Bibesco subsequently had the palace extensively restored.

Pictures: early September 2021, almost blue sky at approx. 32 degrees.

On the way from Sibiu to Brașov lies the town of Făgăraș. At the end of the 12th century the town’s fortress was only a wooden fortification, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which—like the fortress itself—can be visited. Directly next to the fortress is the cathedral / church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

All of Transylvania in one place awaits young and old / all visitors in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The town is located about 25 km east of Sighisoara, in Harghita County.

Learn more and find lots of information > https://parculminitransilvania.ro/minitransylvania-en

Beautiful pictures of the botanical garden “I Giardini di Zoe” from March 2024.

The garden, also known as Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 motorway (heading towards Sibiu), in the Banpotoc village of Harau commune.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

Food is, above all … hearty Romanian dishes are meat-heavy, rich, mostly prepared with plenty of oil and spices, and accompanied by many sour and pickled vegetables.

To finish, for dessert, there are sweets. Papanasi, clatite cu inghetata (pancakes with ice cream), prajitura (cakes / slices of all kinds) and much more … Romania is famous for these as well.

Pictures of offerings from last year’s events, which will surely work up many people’s appetite

Non-profit Slow Food events in the fortified churches of Transylvania, Romania. Worth a visit

Pictures from Brasov from the end of September 2025. At any time and in any season, the city in Transylvania / Burzenland is worth a visit.

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Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

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In addition to a variety of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find a large number of artistic and historical monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classical, Neo-Gothic or Secession styles in and around Arad.

We thank the city of Arad for the permission to use these pictures (also from the county of Arad):

The wooden church in the commune of Goiesti was built in 1712. The paintings of the church were created in 1791 by Simion Silaghi-Salageanu from Abrud.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks!

Discover Romania … nature, cities, history, culinary delights and people. Immerse yourself in the stories of Transylvania, Banat, Bukovina or the Danube Delta. Experience hospitality, adventure and let yourself be enchanted by Romania and its diverse offers / possibilities.

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The “Palace of the Parliament” (The Parliament Building) in Bucharest covers about 360,000 sqm and is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington), but it also ranks first in the Guinness Book of World Records for its total weight.

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Let yourself be seduced and enchanted. Romania looks forward to your visit.

We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures of their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Thank you very much.

Easter Market 2026 | Bistrita-Nasaud County

Thanks to Florin I. for this video

Kick-off of the Easter Market 2026 | Bistrita-Nasaud County

Thanks to Florin I. for this video

The city of Targoviste (in German Tergowiste or Tergowisch) is the county seat of Dambovita County and the former capital of the historical region of Wallachia.

The first known mention of the city was in 1396 by the Bavarian crusader Johannes Schiltberger.

In Targoviste, Vlad III Draculea was enthroned in 1456*. In 1499, the Wallachian ruler Radu cel Mare (Radu the Great) rebuilt the hill church of Saint Nicolae, but it was only in 1514, under the rule of Neagoe Basarab, that the church was consecrated. Today it is known as Dealu Monastery.

Prince Matei Basarab (1632–1654) restored the city wall, renovated the old churches, and built several new places of worship. Until 1659, Targoviste was the capital of Wallachia and remained a princely residence until 1714.

*Enthronement: a ceremony in which a new monarch is invested in office.

The Stavropoleos Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the centre of Bucharest (Old Town, Lipscani district, Strada Stavropoleos), the capital of Romania.

It was built in 1724 in the Brancoveanu style by the Greek monk Ioanichie Stratonikeas and is considered one of the most beautiful and important architectural monuments in the Romanian capital. The church is dedicated to the holy archangels Michael and Gabriel.

Untouched nature and plenty of history, traditions and customs, vibrant cities and quiet country life, time for hiking, the beach and the Black Sea, the Danube Delta, castles and fortresses, 180 fortified churches in Transylvania, diverse delicious specialties, Count Dracula and sooooo much more

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The composer and poet Anton Pann first visited the town of Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea County, in 1826. Anton Pann worked as a music teacher at the Bishopric of Râmnicu, a singer at the Church of the Annunciation in the city center and also a translator.

The memorial house in the center presents a house from the middle of the 19th century with pieces of furniture (sofa, library, table, chairs), various decorative objects from the sewing machine, brass, alpaca and many others.

Thanks to Vâlcea National Center for Tourist Information and Promotion for allowing us to use this image.

Nothing planned for this coming Sunday? Many places in Transylvania, such as Medias, Viscri, Bazna, Biertan, Crit, and more, offer plenty on this day so you can indulge yourself culinarily

The village of Rimetea, or Torocko in Hungarian, is located in the district of Alba in Transylvania.

This village, inhabited mainly by Hungarians, is also one of the most beautiful villages in Transylvania. Beautiful houses, embedded in a wonderful landscape and the Hungarian Unitarians* are worth a visit.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures and the corresponding text/explanation.

*Unitarians > Religious community of free faith

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The Church of St. George is located at Strada Cavafii Vechi 6, at the “Kilometer 0” of Romania (regarding the distance indications to Bucharest) and east of the Old Town of Bucharest.

As early as 1574, the Frenchman Pierre Lescalopier, when traveling through Bucharest, testified that there were two beautiful and holy places in the city center, one of which was the St. George Church. Thus, the church is one of the oldest in the city.

It is a beautiful church in the middle of the city. In front of the church, you can find a bell with the German inscription: “Mich goss Johann Freisinger Glockengiesser in Wien 1856”.

Our TOP recommendation in Valcea County for a wonderful holiday, especially now in spring and during the summer time

Lots of information in our brochure “Urlaub in Rumänien 2026” on page 50 or directly on the internet > https://discover-valcea.com/de/hanul-vatra-de/ (in 8 languages)

Untouched nature and plenty of history, traditions and customs, vibrant cities and quiet country life, time for hiking, the beach and the Black Sea, the Danube Delta, castles and fortresses, 180 fortified churches in Transylvania, diverse delicious specialties, Count Dracula and sooooo much more

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Always worth a visit and a photo Village and fortified church (picture) Viscri (German name Deutsch-Weißkirch) in Brasov County.

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Timisoara, a picture from yesterday (March 23, 2026). Spring is beginning, and it is the best time to plan a trip or, of course, to undertake one.

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Starting March 25, 2026, the #seafoodmenu begins at the Brukenthal Palace / Corabia Piratilor Beachclub in Avrig (German name Freck) in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

(0726) 234 417 – Reception
office@palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro

https://palatulbrukenthalavrig.ro (German, English, Romanian)

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Located only about 150 meters southeast of the Big Square (Piata Mare) and thus in the center of the city of Sibiu / Hermannstadt, you will find the Pardon Cafe Bar & Restaurant with its beautiful outdoor terrace where you can certainly enjoy many delicacies shortly (perhaps even now).

Pardon • Cafe Bistro Italian | https://pardoncafesibiu.ro

The restaurant offers a wide selection of European, Romanian, and local dishes from the region.

We thank Ms. Meli Döring for the permission to use these pictures. Thank you

The Cârța Monastery (German: Kerz) is a former Cistercian (Benedictine) monastery in Transylvania, Romania.

It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, almost exactly halfway between the cities of Sibiu and Fagaras, and is today an Evangelical-Lutheran church.

The exact founding date of the Cârța Monastery (Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown. A Constance charter dated April 17, 1418, issued by Sigismund, King of Hungary, states vaguely that the monastery was founded, built, and endowed with rights and privileges by his predecessors. Cistercian documents from the 13th to 15th centuries, collected and analyzed by Leopold Janauschek, mention the founding year of the monastery as being around 1202–1203.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

The university city of Iași (also known as Jassy and Jasch in German, formerly Jassenmarkt, Jaszvasarist in Hungarian) is located 20 kilometers west of the border with the Republic of Moldova and about 400 km northeast of Bucharest.

See images from early April 2023 that will mesmerize and enchant.

We thank photographer Ovid Meyer ( facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011175371598 ) for allowing us to use these wonderful pictures.

Pictures of the Muzeul Colectiilor de Arta (Art Collections Museum) on Calea Victoriei and, just a few meters away, the Biserica (Church) Amzei on Strada Biserica Amzei.

And for those who visit these places, we also recommend a coffee, something sweet, a delicious breakfast, or more at Tosteria Italiana. It’s our favorite café when we want to enjoy Italian flair and music in this part of Bucharest. Tosteria is located at the corner of Calea Victoriei and Strada Biserica Amzei.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca also has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

The city of Bucharest (Bucuresti in Romanian) is the capital and largest city in Romania.

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Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox nunnery located in the historical region of Valahia Mică in Vâlcea.

At the foot of the Căpățânii mountains, a massive mountain range of the Transylvanian Alps, on the territory of the Romani de Jos village, the monastery is located about three kilometers (airline) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian huhurezi) that live in the surrounding forests of the monastery probably gave the name of the place. The monastery was founded in 1692 by the then prince of Wallachia Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) and was built in 1709 until 1862 it was a human monastery. After the monks were transferred to your Bistrita, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is under conservation.

On a hill the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The exterior of a smaller wall surrounded the entire estate of the monastery with its hermits. The second consists of three parts of different buildings and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is in the south part of a bell tower, armored with a solid wooden steel gate. The church of the monastery of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, built in the middle of the complex in a cross shape, is 32 meters long and was built between 1693 and 1697. Brâncoveanu, however, did not fulfill its purpose and, therefore, was never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and wrapped in gold.

The square chapel with octagonal tower, whose windows are the light source of the chapel, is located on the west side opposite the entrance to the church and was erected in 1697. The frescoes of the formation were created between 1705 and 1706 and are still in good condition today.

We thank Relu Chiriac, Galati for the permission to use these images.

Pictures from these days from Galt (Romanian: Ungra) in Brașov County. On the route from Kronstadt to Schäßburg, a few kilometers before Rupea, you turn about 4 km into a small side valley to Galt. On a hilltop lies the evangelical fortified church. In the former castle guard’s house, a small homeland museum of the Transylvanian Saxons has been set up. In this typical Saxon village, about 30 Germans still live.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures (mid-October 2025) and the accompanying text / explanations.

Life in the countryside is very different from life in the cities. It is characterized by family, hospitality, traditions, hardships, and hard work well into old age.

And … it is often a happier life than we imagine. Those who have little worry less, and the many daily news updates of the world, which we constantly receive on our phones (and don’t really need), reach these people less often or perhaps not at all.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onișor ( Sorin Onișor ) for the permission to use these atmospheric images.

Sometimes everything is upside down in life, here in Brambura Park in Avrig (Freck in German) this is the norm. An experience for children, families and every visitor.

Pictures of Brambura Park from mid-May 2024 in Avrig (approx. 25 km south-east of Sibiu), the adventure park for everyone > https://brambura-park.ro/

The small town of Bicaz is located in Neamț County on the eastern edge of the Ceahlău Mountains, which is part of the Eastern Carpathians.

Through the deeply cut gorge of the Bicazului Gorge, 10 kilometers long, whose rock faces sometimes rise more than 100 meters vertically, a passage road leads in the southwest direction to the Red Lake, about 30 meters. kilometers away.

The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining.

It is located in the town of Turda, which is situated in Cluj County. The temperature in the salt mine remains constant at 10–12 °C. It is one of the oldest and best-known salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025). Thank you for these

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Pictures from the day before yesterday of the medieval hilltop fortress / Poenari Fortress. Today it is only partially preserved and is located in Arges County, in Greater Wallachia.

At the beginning of the 13th century, the rulers of Wallachia built the fortress. The legendary founder of Wallachia, Prince Rudolf Bessaraba the Black (Romanian: Radu Negru Vodă), is mentioned as the builder.

In the 15th century, Vlad III recognized the strategic importance of this hilltop fortress and ordered its repair and reinforcement using forced labor. He also made it one of his most important fortresses. In June 1462, Vlad III Drăculea fled from Tatars and Turks under Sultan Mehmed II to the fortress but managed to escape his enemies, who discovered his remote hideout and bombarded it from the neighboring mountain, through a war stratagem. Until 1529, the fortress remained a stronghold for Wallachian and Transylvanian princes.

We thank Mr. Iercosan Marian for sending these beautiful pictures from September 24, 2025.

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

In addition to a variety of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classic, Neo-Gothic, or Secession style in and around Arad.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

In addition to a variety of cultural events throughout the year, visitors will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, Eclectic, Classic, Neo-Gothic, or Secession style in and around Arad.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

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The town of Orastie (in German: Broos, in Hungarian Szaszvaro) is located in the county of Hunedoara in the south-west of Transylvania.

We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures.

The Muntele Mic Massif is a mountain group in the Retezat-Godeanu Mountains, which belong to the Southern Carpathians.

It is located between the Tarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains, and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is Varful (Mount) Muntele Mic at 1,802 meters high. It is a small but popular ski resort in Banat, 130 km from Timisoara. There are six (6) slopes with different levels of difficulty: Borlova 1, Borlova 2, Valsanu, Nordica, Isai, Felix.

Muntele Mic is also popular with hikers in summer and is easily accessible by car.

We thank Ms. Corinna Haisch Coliev for sending the pictures / text. We also thank Muntele Mic Online for the permission to use the pictures.

Explore the heart of Transylvania: Sibiu, Transfagarasan, Carta Monastery, Sighisoara, and of course the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig.

Four (4) days following the Historic Cafés Route in Transylvania, including accommodation / breakfast, rental car, and a guided city tour of Sibiu / Hermannstadt, from €279 per person (price depends on travel time, in double room, according to details provided by the tour operator).

Organizer: DRS Reisen GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
Travel dates: From September 2025 until autumn 2026
More information:
https://drs-reisen.de/…/auf-der-historischen-cafes…/

Sibiu / Hermannstadt | Carta Monastery | Sighisoara / Schässburg | Transfagarasan and much more …

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Pictures from the tour by Tom & Helga. We both met at the SlowFood Festival in Berca in September 2024, became friends, and now… have received nearly 1,000 pictures from the two-month tour (September and October 2024) through Romania. Many thanks

But where to start, anywhere… for example, in the city of Resita in Caras-Severin County, at the city’s open-air locomotive museum. A wonderful travel destination surrounded by greenery and many mountains.

Mud volcanoes (Roman: Muddy volcanoes) are located in the municipality of Berca in the district of Buzău.

In 1924, the area of 30 km ² was declared a nature reserve. The main attraction of the reservation are the small mud volcanoes that have a height of a few centimeters / meters, which is cold volcanism. Volcanoes are made of gases that rise from about 3,000 m deep through layers of clay and contain water. At the surface of the earth, the mud dries up and forms structures that resemble a volcano.

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Beautiful pictures from early March 2026 by Calin Ene from Sulina. Thank you for these

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Evangelical church since the Reformation. Regular German-language services are held here. There are also many concerts throughout the year.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these wonderful pictures (13 April 2025) and the corresponding text / explanation.

Discover Romanian grape varieties, some of which have a history of over 2,000 years. The elegance and authenticity of these wines will surprise and delight you.

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/…/premium-wein-reise…/

The mountains of Transylvania, thanks to their climatic conditions, reveal excellent white wines with fine acidity, refreshing taste, and delicate fruity aromas worthy of the legends of this region in the Carpathian arc.

The south of Romania, with its centuries-old tradition of viticulture, also delights us with its mostly untouched, Tuscan-Mediterranean-like landscapes. The purity of nature, the simplicity of the villages, and the uniqueness of the red wine varieties tell the story of a country and its virgin, in part still completely undiscovered, nature.

A small selection of cities, places, and destinations that you should definitely visit at least once on a trip through Romania (Part 4 of 500 ).

Here: Bâlea Lake and the Transfăgărășan mountain road

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The Shoemakers’ Tower, first mentioned in documents in 1522, was rebuilt in 1681 after the fire of 1676 and has the shape of a hexagonal prism with unequal sides.

The jagged roof with two observation turrets on the south and north sides gives it a special appearance. From this tower comes the stone plaque with the city’s oldest coat of arms and the motto “Nomen Domini, turris fortissima” (translated: The name of the Lord is the strongest fortress), which is kept in the History Museum in the Turnul cu Ceas (Clock Tower) in the city of Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg).

After the Second World War, the appearance of the tower underwent some changes. The windows were widened and the entrance was altered, and the external staircase was added in later years.

Pictures from the weekend … a wonderful event with many, many satisfied guests! The Slow Food Festival “Piata Artizanilor” took place on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 2026, in Bucharest.

In addition to many Romanian delicacies from local producers, wines from all over Romania, live cooking and live music, a children’s program, an exhibition about “Slow Food,” and much more, there was also an information stand from “Urlaub in Rumänien” and “roTravel24” on site, which was also very well received.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de | https://rotravel24.com | https://www.piata-artizanilor.ro

Certainly the largest cathedral in Romania and, with its current construction date in this millennium, surely also in all of Europe. The cathedral is 127 meters high (Cologne Cathedral is 157 meters high) and has space for 5,000 people on an interior area of 17,800 m2.

Interestingly, the “interior paintings” are not paintings but mosaics. Pictures of the interior views by Mr. Rada, thank you very much for these.

The total area of the complex, located in the center of Bucharest and in the direct vicinity of the Parliament building, covers nearly 36,900 m2. The cathedral / complex was started / planned in 2009 and will be more or less finished (including all additional buildings) in a few years.

Sighișoara (in German Schäßburg, in Hungarian Segesvar) is one of the most important towns in Mureș county, in the Transylvania region of Romania.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

The town is situated on the river Kokel Mare (Tarnava Mare in Romanian). Thanks to Andreea Postolache for these images (summer 2021).

The town of Sächsisch-Regen (in Romanian Reghin, in Hungarian Szaszregen) is located in northern Transylvania, Mureș County, on the Mureș River. Romanians, Hungarians, and Germans live in the town.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 15, 2025) and the corresponding text/explanation.

The village / commune of Bârsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in Maramureș County. Situated in a beautiful landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions, such as the wooden church “Intrarea Maicii Domnului în Biserică” (The Entrance of the Holy Virgin into the Church), built around 1720, in the center of the village.

The Barsana Monastery, located at the southeastern edge of the village, was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The current buildings on the site were later rebuilt using traditional wooden construction. Today, it houses a Romanian Orthodox nuns’ monastery.

The village of Kleinlasseln (Laslau Mic in Romanian) is located in the district of Muresch (Mures) and is a typical (former) Saxon village in southern Transylvania.

The old Protestant village churches mostly still offer small, hidden treasures. Only a few Germans still live in the village.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures and the corresponding text/explanation.

The monasteries of Bukovina (Bucovina) are located in Suceava County in the northeast of Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevita, Vatra Moldovitei, Arbore, Monastirea Humorului, Cacica, Botosana, Cajvana, Patrauti, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Scheia, Ilisesti, Udesti, Baia, Rasca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorata, Dorna Arini, Ciocanesti, Panaci, the towns of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, as well as the communities of Suceava, Siret, Campulung Moldovenesc, Falticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks

Stavropoleos Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the heart / center of the Old Town of Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

It was built in 1724 in the Brancoveanu style by the Greek monk Ioanichie Stratonikeas and is considered one of the most beautiful and important architectural monuments in the Romanian capital. The church is dedicated to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

Romania has a large number of salt mines, which are mostly open to visitors throughout the year. It is a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a trip.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj County
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Praid Salt Mine, Harghita County
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Salina Slanic, Prahova County
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# Ocnele Mari Salt Mine, Valcea County
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# Targu Ocna Salt Mine, Bacau County.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. It is home to the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m, the country’s largest facility for the treatment of respiratory diseases. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

Salina Targu Ocna is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents dating back to 1502 and has been listed as a salt extraction area since at least 1353.

Pictures of the city of Alba Iulia (Alba County) from mid-June 2025 and a short travel description by Mr. Michael Thiele about his tour through Transylvania / Romania. Many thanks for this

“The wooden church ‘Michael the Brave’ stands next to the impressive 18th-century fortress – which was built by order of Prince Eugene in the Vauban style. As I was told during a private tour of the church, the previous wooden church was destroyed during the construction of the fortress.”

If you ever get to Bucharest, you really must visit it! Caru’ cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest that opened in 1879.

The brewery is located in the eastern part of downtown Bucharest (Old Centre), between Lipscani and Stavropoleus streets.

The dining room on the ground floor is seven (7) meters high and decorated in Gothic style with columns, stucco ceilings, carved panelling and paintings. Access to the other floors is via a carved oak staircase.

Marienburg from Feldioara (Romanian name of Marienburg) is a medieval castle of the Teutonic Order in the region of Transylvania in the district of Brașov.

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The castle offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and the mountains of Brașov (German name: Kronstadt), it is located at approx. 20 kilometers away from Brașov on the way to Sighișoara (in German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (almost 500 meters above sea level).

In 1211 King Andrew II called. from Hungary The Teutonic Knights in support of the Kumans in the country to secure the eastern border of his growing kingdom. The king granted them many privileges, including immunity, the right to self-government, and the construction of stone fortresses to ensure the environment. In 1838, the city of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara) was severely destroyed by an earthquake. Between 2013 and 2017, the ruins of the castle were renovated and largely rebuilt.

Lake Trei Ape is an artificial lake (reservoir) consisting of three streams named Brebu, Gradiste and Semenic, created in 1971 by the construction of a dam.

On the shore of Trei Ape lake is the resort of the same name with many offers. The lake is located approximately 35 kilometers from the town of Resita in Caras-Severin county.

Thanks to Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

A plane tree, planted exactly 25 years before the birth of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (nicknamed Sissi) and now already 213 years old (again, the tree).

The tree stands in the city of Buzias in Timis County, in the magnificent garden with a round wooden pavilion, whose construction was commissioned in 1875 by Emperor Franz Joseph for Empress Sissi.

A place with history, a lot of history, and we would love to know what this tree has seen in its lifetime and especially whom it has met

The day after tomorrow !! Visit the Slow Food Festival “Piata Artizanilor” on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 2026, in Bucharest.

In addition to many Romanian delicacies from local producers and wines, you will find live cooking and live music, a children’s program, an exhibition about “Slow Food,” and much more.

Open Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free. Where: The Ark, Strada Uranus 150, Sector 5 in Bucharest.

https://www.piata-artizanilor.ro

Peles Castle was built in 1874 and is located near Sinaia in Prahova County, about 50 km from Brașov (Kronstadt). It is one of the most beautiful castles that Romania has and has been open to visitors since 1993

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Valea Viilor (Wurmloch in German) is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania Region.

Valea Viilor, originally Vorumloc, was probably first mentioned under the Hungarian name Baromlak in 1224 (possibly 1305). Transylvania-Saxon Hörigendorf, which was originally held by the nobility, was later able to join the see of Mediascher and thus become free. Until 1964, the local in Romania was run under the German derivative name Vorumloc, then renamed “Valea Viilor” (in German: valea viilor).

In 1850 the proportion of Germans was over 65% and in 1977 over 50%. Today, only about 1-2% of the inhabitants are German.

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Adrian Arsu) for the permission to use this picture.

Dense and untouched forests, narrow gorges and steep valleys, caves, hundreds of kilometers of marked trails, churches, waterfalls, tradition & local specialties and so much, much more.

Looking at the first picture, it could just as well be Bavaria … or Austria!? But, it is Romania! It is the Padurea Craiului (Forest of the Rocks) in the Apuseni Mountains*.

*The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain formation in western Romania. They reach peak heights of 1,100 to 1,800 meters and form the northern section of the Western Romanian Carpathians.

Source: Destinatia Anului

The village of Viscri (in German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, in Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in Brașov County in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/citadel of Rupea and southeast of the city of Sighișoara. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, the village had about 700 inhabitants, mainly Transylvanian Saxons and a Romanian village section. Viscri is notable for its fortified church and the typical Saxon village layout.

The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxons at the end of the 12th century and was first mentioned in documents in 1185. At the northwest end of the village stands the fortified church.

In the 12th century, before the German settlers arrived, the Székelys (a Hungarian-speaking ethnic group in eastern Transylvania) built a small Romanesque hall church here. In the 13th century, it was expanded. After the first Turkish incursions, the church was fortified in the 14th century, and a defensive wall with towers was built.

We thank photographer Brian Randall for the permission to use these pictures (early September 2021).

Only about 150 meters southeast of the Great Square (Piata Mare) and thus in the center of Sibiu / Hermannstadt, you will find Pardon Cafe Bar & Restaurant with its beautiful outdoor terrace.

Pardon Cafe Bar & Restaurant | https://pardoncafesibiu.ro

The restaurant offers a wide selection of European, Romanian, and also local regional dishes.

We thank Mrs. Meli Döring for granting permission to use these pictures. Thank you!

Brateiu (also Bratei; German: Pretai, Transylvanian Saxon: Pretai or Pretua, Hungarian: Barathely) is a commune in Sibiu County.

The village was founded by German settlers and was first mentioned in 1283 as Mons Mariae (Marienberg). The village experienced its heyday towards the end of the 18th century. After complaints to Emperor Joseph II about the poor condition of the fortified church, which was in danger of collapsing — as it was built on marshy ground — were successful, the commune was expanded towards Schäßburg, the natural course of the Kokel river was diverted, and the surrounding marsh was drained.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) in summer, (probably) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

With about 400,000 inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and for his permission to use them.

Romania is rich in nature, flora and fauna, and the corresponding nature parks. Here is a small selection of pictures from the following parks:

Cozia National Park, Buila-Vanturarita National Park, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park, Retezat National Park, Rodnei Mountains National Park, Cheile Nerei-Beusnita National Park, Bucegi Natural Park

We thank the photographer Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for granting permission to use these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

Pictures from these days from Galt (Romanian: Ungra) in Brașov County. On the route from Kronstadt to Schäßburg, a few kilometers before Rupea, you turn about 4 km into a small side valley to Galt. On a hilltop lies the evangelical fortified church. In the former castle guard’s house, a small homeland museum of the Transylvanian Saxons has been set up. In this typical Saxon village, about 30 Germans still live.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures (mid-October 2025) and the accompanying text / explanations.

Near the village of Dubova (Mehedinți County), in the Iron Gates Natural Park, stands the statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (approx. 86 – 106 AD), located right on the banks of the Danube.

It is 55 meters tall, was created between 1994 and 2004, and is the largest / tallest rock sculpture in Europe.

We thank Mr. Relu Chiriac for the permission to use these stunning images.

Old and new, history and modernity, young and old, rich and poor, agitated and timeless …

Those who have time and muse to look around discover 1000 things, feelings and much more …

All pictures were taken in the Piata Romana district, which occupies an area of approximately 500 x 500 meters in the center of Bucharest.

Spring is arriving throughout Romania and, of course, also in Timisoara in western Romania. Pictures from last Friday, March 6th, 2026.

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We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor for the permission to use this beautiful picture. Thank you, Sorin!

Danube Delta, Sulina, Black Sea, and back again

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Danube Delta, Sulina, Black Sea, and back again

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Four (4) days, three nights, boat trips, wild horses of Letea, all inclusive.

A special offer from DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart for campers, motorcyclists, and other travelers who drive independently to the Danube Delta… and want to experience it intensively.

https://drs-reisen.de/reise/donaudelta-intensiv-erleben/

A holiday in Romania? You didn’t have Romania “on your radar” yet, but you know someone who is totally enthusiastic about their last trip! So, you should look into it; Romania offers so much more than you expect

# Mountains, untouched nature, Black Sea, Danube Delta, culture(s) & history(ies), fortresses, castles, delicious food and of course … Dracula ‍♂️ Transylvania (German: Siebenbürgen) is in Romania!

# 100% safe, EU, NATO and also Schengen (no border controls)
# Easy to reach: by car / camper via highway (Austria, Hungary), direct flights from many German airports in approx. 2 hours … but also via bus ( https://www.pletl.ro/ ) for the individual traveler
# Diverse travel offers from German tour operators (e.g. https://drs-reisen.de and many others)

More information, travel destinations and so much more:
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Danube Delta, Sulina, Black Sea, and back again

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Piatra Neamț is the capital of Neamț County in northeastern Romania.

The city is located in the historical region of Western Moldova, on the terraces on the left bank of the Bistritz (Bistritz) surrounded by the foothills of the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains Pietricica, Cozla, Cernegura and Bâtca Doamnei. The oldest traces of a settlement in the current urban area of ​​Poiana Cireșului (“cherry meadow”) date from the Mesolithic era (about 12,000 BC).

The city was founded at the end of the 14th century under the name of Christmas Stone. After the establishment of a royal court by Stephen the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1433-1504), it was transformed into a famous center of arts and crafts. The nearby town of Târgu Neamț was the center of a colony of German-speaking settlers from the Middle Ages, hence the name: Neamț is an outdated Romanian term for “German”.

Text: Wikipedia
Images: begining of august 2021

Explore the heart of Transylvania: Sibiu, Transfagarasan, Kerz Monastery, Sighisoara, and of course Brukenthal Palace in Avrig in winter, spring, and/or summer.

Four (4) days following the Historic Cafés Route in Transylvania, including accommodation/breakfast, your own rental car, and a city tour in Sibiu / Hermannstadt from 279 euros per person (price depends on travel period, in a double room, according to further information from the tour operator).

Provider: DRS Reisen GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
Travel dates: From September 2025 until autumn 2026 possible
More information at:
https://drs-reisen.de/…/auf-der-historischen-cafes…/

Sibiu / Hermannstadt | Kerz Monastery | Sighisoara / Schässburg | Brambura Family Park | Transfagarasan and much more …

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) is (probably) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Corvin Castle or Hunyadi Castle, German: Burg Eisenmarkt, Romanian: Castelul Corvinilor or Castelul Huniazilor, Hungarian: Vajdahunyadi vár) is one of the most important non-religious buildings in Transylvania.

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The stone castle was built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification and is located in the southwestern part of the city of Hunedoara (German name: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

On the way from Sibiu to Brasov lies the city of Fagaras. At the end of the 12th century, the city’s castle was only a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which can be visited just like the fortress itself. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral/church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

Cisnadie (German: Heltau, Transylvanian Saxon: De Hielt, Hungarian: Nagydisznod) is a town in Sibiu County in the historical region of Transylvania. The town is located about 10 km southwest of Sibiu (Hermannstadt) at the foot of the Southern Carpathians. Two small streams flow through the town: Paraul Argintului (Silberbach) and Paraul Ursului (Bärenbach).

Heltau was first mentioned in documents in 1204, founded by Germans (Transylvanian Saxons), and for centuries was mainly inhabited by Saxons. In 1425, Heltau received the first tower clock in Transylvania. In 1500, on the occasion of a visit by King Wladislaus II, the town was granted market rights.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

The old town / city center of Sibiu in recent pictures from April 12 and 13, 2025. Hermannstadt (Romanian: Sibiu, Hungarian: Nagyszeben, and Transylvanian Saxon: Hermestatt) is the county seat of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

It is believed that the first German settlers arrived in the area in 1147. The first documentary mention of the city dates from 1191. From 1223 the Latin name “Villa Hermanni” is attested, and from 1241 the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending the pictures and for granting permission to use them.

The Oravița – Lisava – Anina railway line (in Caraș-Severin County) was inaugurated on 15 December 1863 as the first mountain railway on the present-day territory of Romania.

Construction began in 1861 and was a challenging engineering feat, as the railway runs through a mountainous region (the western part of the Banat Mountains). The 33.4 km railway line features no fewer than 14 tunnels with a total length of 2.1 km and nine (9) viaducts.

The route starts in Oravița and then ascends to the plateau of the Semenic Mountains massif on a path where no other road exists.

We thank Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.