The town of Törzburg (in Romanian Bran Castle, in Hungarian Törcsvár) is located in the region of Transylvania, Brasov county in Romania.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: kyrenian) for permission to use this image.

Enjoy your time in the garden of the Brukenthal Palace’s historic restaurant/café, daily between 08:00 and 22:00.

https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

The Burkenthal Palace can be found in Avrig, just a few kilometers east of Sibiu

Visit and experience Transylvanian Night in White “Zorabia 2.0” on August 04, 2023 in Sibiu.

Find out more and buy tickets:
https://www.heide-reisen.de/ro/noapte-transilvaneana-in-alb-zorabia-2-0/

Visit the Tezaur exhibition, with over 1,100 exhibits made by the glass factory in Avrig.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/

Brukenthal Palace is located in Avrig (Freck in German), just a few kilometers east of Sibiu.

The Roman-Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Brasov was built in the second half of the 18th century, according to the plans of architect Karl Joseph Lamasch.

The church is the only Baroque building in the city. The altar is made of wood and gilded, the stained-glass windows were made in Budapest, and the organ comes from Timișoara. The church houses statues of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Anne and St. Anthony of Padua.

Priest Ignatius Wagensei asked Empress Maria Theresa for support for the construction of this place of worship, and in the summer of 1776 construction work began. In 1787 the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Transylvania, Ignatius Batthyany.

Măcin Mountains are a mountain range in Tulcea County, in the historical landscape of Dobrogea in Romania.

As part of the northern Dobrogea massif, it lies between the Danube and also the Black Sea. Its highest elevation is called Varful Țuțuiatul and is 467 meters high. The Pricopan Peak (pictured) is about 20 km east of the city of Brăila.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galați, for permission to use these images (early May 2021).

Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava, in Suceava county of the same name.

Today it is part of a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – the Moldavian monasteries – in southern Bucovina.

The monastery was built between 1466 and 1469 and consecrated in 1470. The monastery museum houses numerous precious manuscripts, maps, paintings, icons, linen cloths and other ecclesiastical objects dating back to the 15th century. Worth mentioning are the self-portrait of Stephen’s second wife, Maria de Mangop, and the skull of St. Ghenadie.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these wonderful images (June 2022).

The Palace of Culture in Iasi, which served as an administrative and judicial palace until 1955, now houses four museums under the name of the National Museum Complex Moldova.

The palace has 298 large rooms with a total surface area of about 34,000 square meters and 92 windows in the front of the building and another 36 inside.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: @vladdmh) for permission to use this image.

The village of Sirnea (in German Schirnen) is located in the county of Brasov and is part of the commune of Fundata.

This region situated above Törzburg and below the Törzburg Pass – an important crossing of the Carpathians – was probably colonized at the end of the 17th century. The village of Sirnea was first mentioned in a document from 1729.

Having belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary, the Principality of Transylvania and the Austro-Hungarian Empire respectively until the end of the First World War, Sirnea has since been part of Romania.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Dani Ciuca) for permission to use this image.

Romania and its regions presented on 52 pages in German and four other languages in pdf format.

Download here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/holiday-destinations-in-romania/

We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism. The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Spanish, Romanian and French.

Please go / scroll down a little bit on the above mentioned website and then click on the appropriate flag (to select the language) to the right of the word “Download:”!

New Lighthouse and Bird Island on a trip to the mouths of the Danube and the Black Sea > https://discover-sulina.com

Thank you Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use these images.

The Carpenters’ Tower of Hermannstadt / Sibiu (Carpenters’ Tower) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters’ guild of Hermannstadt. The tower was part of the city’s third fortification belt and is today the left tower of the still preserved defense and fortification wall. It is located on the Citadel Street (Harteneckgasse, named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck).

The Olar Tower was built in the 15th century by the Saxon potters’ guild. It was also part of the city’s third ring of fortifications and is located to the right of the preserved defense and fortification wall.

The current “Arc de Triomphe” was completed between 1935 and 1936 by Petre Antonescu after the model of the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile in Paris, forming a huge structure in classical Romanesque style and inaugurated on Romania’s National Day, December 1, 1936.

The Arc de Triomphe is decorated with numerous remarkable inscriptions and reliefs. The opening of the arch is 11 m high and 9.50 m wide and, as with the French model, this triumphal arch is surrounded by cars.

Pictures of the botanical garden “I Giardini di Zoe” from early June 2023

The garden, also called the Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 highway (direction Sibiu), in the Banpotoc neighborhood of the municipality of Hârlău.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Finest Fashion FEST Fashion Festival with / by the famous Romanian designer Cătălin Botezatu at the Brukenthal Palace, Avrig (Sibiu County).

More information and order online tickets / VIP / complete packages:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/palast-brukenthal-avrig-events-de/
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/ro/palatul-brukenthal-avrig-events-ro/
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/palace-brukenthal-avrig-events-en/

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Many cultures, many names and a lot of history come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

https://discover-timisoara.com/

Visit and experience the Transylvanian Night in White “Zorabia 2.0” in Sibiu on August 04 and enjoy Transylvanian music, dancing and cocktails freshly shaken especially for this event .

More information about the event / order tickets online:
https://www.heide-reisen.de/ro/noapte-transilvaneana-in-alb-zorabia-2-0/

A picture from days gone by. The casino is currently being renovated and restored so that it will soon shine in its former glory again .

Originally built in 1880 from wood, the casino was (re)built in Art Nouveau style in 1910 according to the plans of architect Daniel Renard. It’s considered the most famous Art Nouveau building in Romania and is the landmark of Constanta.

The narrow-gauge railway Moldovița / Hutulca is still running today in Suceava County.

Find out more about locomotives/trains and timetable:
http://www.cfi.ro/2_5_Railways-Timetable.html

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use this image.

The church is located in the commune of Biertan (in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom) in Sibiu county and is one of about 160 fortified churches in Transylvania.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

The Carpathian Mountains are in many places, but especially in Romania, still untouched and rich in nature, plants and species-rich fauna.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photos: Adrian Petrișor) for permission to use these images.

The CEC Palace in Bucharest was built between 1897 and 1900.

It is located in the western part of the old center of Bucharest (Old Center, Lipscani), in Calea Victoriei, opposite the National Museum of Romanian History, and is currently the headquarters of CEC Bank.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

40 km north of Galati, in south-eastern Romania, is the village of Cuca.

Here there are two churches, one larger and one smaller, which are used differently depending on the occasion.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these wonderful images.

One year ago in April … beautiful

Thanks to the photographer Marius Nistor for permission to use these images.

Now online … our new information area on camping, caravanning and more.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/camping-in-transylvania/

We are still missing a lot of information and therefore … we are asking for your help to complete this overview (in German, Romanian and English). For this purpose, you can enter new places directly on the page for free, which we will put online after a short check. Many thanks in advance to everyone who helps us .

Our rating system is also online. You can give ratings, information and advice about the campsites. We ask for fairness and the right words, thank you .

The Salina Slănic salt mine is located in Prahova county, about 40 km north of the city of Ploiești and about 90 km south of Brasov.

It was opened to visitors in 1970 and was first mentioned as a salt mine in 1686.

Wildly romantic for some, hard work and hardship for others, in the Apuseni mountains both meet. Who is happier… each must decide for themselves. More is not always more … at least not when it comes to your own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. They reach heights of almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurbăta Mare at 1,849 meters) and form the northern section of the Romanian Western Carpathians. The mountain range has an almost circular contour with a diameter of 130-150 km, is bordered by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barcău and lies in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.

Thanks to the photographer Gerd Deeken for permission to use these images.

In south-eastern Romania it’s very hot in summer and the skies are cloudless almost every day.

Ideal for a visit to the Black Sea … Mamaia, Constanța, Eforie, Costinești, Mangalia, Vama Veche and much meeee(hr) …

O’zapft is! or, to be more precise, will be soon! From August 31 to September 10, 2023, the Romanian Oktoberfest will take place in Brasov.

Book tickets online:
https://oktoberfestromania.ro/alege-data-oktoberfest/

And if you prefer not to travel by car or train, Brasov-Ghimbav Airport offers direct flights from Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and many other European cities.

Rupea Fortress (in German: Reps Castle) is located near the town of Rupea (in German: Reps), about 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt) – on the road to Târgu Mureș – and is one of the oldest castles in Romania.

The castle was built in the 11th century and is the landmark of the town of Rupea (Reps). Perched high above the town on Kohalmer Hill (578 meters), it can be seen from afar. It is first mentioned in documents in 1324, when the Saxons fought against the King of Hungary.

A magical road, open again since the beginning of July and always an experience! The Transfăgărășan mountain road and the highest point of the road, Lake Balea.

Find out more about Romania:
https://discover-brasov.com

Late, but still, there are (rain) umbrellas in the pedestrian area of the city of Brăila (in south-eastern Romania)… that not only provide shade, but invite visitors to take many, many photos

Many other cities in Romania, such as Timișoara, Sighișoara, decorate and landscape their streets and squares in a similar way … and if you have your own photos, feel free to send them to us or simply post them as a comment here. We look forward to any enrichment of this article .

Finest Fashion FEST Fashion Festival with / by the famous Romanian designer Cătălin Botezatu at the Brukenthal Palace, Avrig (Sibiu County).

More information and order online tickets / VIP / complete packages:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/de/palast-brukenthal-avrig-events-de/
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/ro/palatul-brukenthal-avrig-events-ro/
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/palace-brukenthal-avrig-events-en/

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“Ansamblul Mori” in Eftimie Murgu is a group of historical monuments in the village of Eftimie Murgu in Caras-Severin county.

Eftimie Murgu (b. December 28, 1805, born in Rudaria (old name of Eftimie Murgu), died April 30, 1870 in Budapest) was a Romanian lawyer and philosophy professor, politician, member of the Hungarian revolutionary Parliament during the 1848 Revolution.

Text / Image: Destinația Anului

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, Brasov county, just a few kilometers from Brasov…. and we were delighted .

An hour flies by and there’s something for everyone: for history and story lovers, for Transylvanian enthusiasts, for adventurers, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life of yesteryear and much more!

Our conclusion: the visit is 100% worth it.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes-zitadelle-harman/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/the-fortress-of-harman/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/uir/de-vizitat-locatii-de-vizitat-cetatea-din-harman/

The church of Salina Ocnele Mari is located directly in the salt mine and is dedicated to St. Varvara and St. George.

The salt mine is located in the locality of the same name, Ocnele Mari, about 8 kilometers from the county capital Râmnicu Vâlcea in the county of Valcea. Buses (departing every 30 minutes) take visitors to the salt mine in about 10 minutes.

The salt mine itself has a constant microclimate, the temperature is about 13-15º C and the humidity is 50%. Visitors are offered numerous opportunities for relaxation, recreation and also therapy. There are courts for volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, billiards and mini-karts. For children there are playgrounds with swings, slides and seesaws, and for physical well-being there is a restaurant, a wine cellar, a souvenir shop and a refreshment and fast-food shop.

Country life is very different from life in the cities. It is characterized by family, hospitality, traditions, traditions, deprivation and hard work until old age.

And … it’s often a happier life than we think. Those who have little have little to worry about, and even the many daily messages from the world that we receive every hour on our phones (and which we don’t actually need) reach these people less often, or perhaps not at all.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor (https://www.sorinonisor.ro) for permission to use these atmospheric images.

The university town of Iași (in German Jassy and Jasch, formerly Jassenmarkt, in Hungarian Jaszvasarist) lies 20 kilometers west of the Moldovan border in northeastern Romania.

See images – from spring to winter – that enchant and delight. Thanks to photographer Ovidiu Meyer for permission to use these wonderful images.

On August 11 and 12, the third edition of the fashion festival Finest Fashion FEST will take place at the Brukenthal Palace (11.08) and Sibiu / Hermannstadt (12.08).

Lots of information and order tickets / complete packages online:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/palace-brukenthal-avrig-events-en/

The event will start in the Brukenthal Palace Park, followed by a culinary experience/dinner inspired by the scents of Cătălin Botezatu’s perfumes and a party at the Corabia Piraților Beach Club in Avrig.

Discover Brasov in the summer, enjoy the old town and the wonderful surrounding nature. Visit the zoo, the adventure park, the water park, the shopping malls and or the opera and much more …

https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

The web presentation is available in seven (7) languages:
German, English, Romanian, French Hebrew, Hungarian and Spanish.

Especially in the summer, the ideal place to relax, almost like at the beach/water, with sunshine and just let your soul sway.

Information, location and more …
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/corabia-piratilor-en/

The new relaxation area with pirate ship and party every Friday and Saturday evening / night (21:00 – 04:00) awaits many guests in Avrig (Sibiu County).

From the beginning of August, a large outdoor swimming pool will also be available!

From Tulcea to Sulina or vice versa, to Sf. Gheorghe, Crișan, Mila 23 and many other places in the Danube Delta.

https://www.navromdelta.ro/ (also in English)

Book your ticket(s) online and just enjoy the beautiful nature and the journey to your destination:
https://www.navromdelta.ro/en/buy-tickets/

The “Parliament Palace” is not only the second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon in Washington), with an area of about 360,000 square meters, but also number 1 in the Guinness Book of World Records for its total weight.

Among other things, 1,000,000 cubic meters of marble, 3,500 tons of crystal, 700,000 tons of steel and bronze, 900,000 cubic meters of wood and 200,000 square meters of carpeting were used. The palace has about 1,000 rooms, countless corridors, corridors, staircases and 40 elevators.

The building, which dates back to the time of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, is – whether you like this “architectural style” or not – definitely worth a visit.

Thanks to Mr. Christian Behnisch ( facebook.com/christian.behnisch ) for permission to use these images (photos from December 28, 2021). Thank you

Romania and its regions on 52 pages in German, English, Romanian, French, Romanian, Spanish and English in pdf format for download.

Download here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/holiday-destinations-in-romania/

We are pleased to offer for download the official brochure of the Romanian Ministry of Tourism. The brochure is available in German, English, Romanian, French, Spanish, Romanian and French.

Please go / scroll down a little bit on the above mentioned website and then click on the appropriate flag (to select the language) to the right of the word “Download:”!

Our events platform Events Romania is growing and has three big news!

:: Starting July 01, events can be registered for free, more on this soon.

:: In the future, all events will be automatically displayed in three languages (German, English, Romanian) on a variety of web presentations (image: vacations in Romania), updated daily.

:: If you wish, you can integrate this display of events (also sorted by region or other criteria) directly into your own website (interesting for regions, cities, but also for marketing associations, hotels and others in Romania). Find out more (ja@red-frog-galati.com) or shortly

Events in https://events-romania.com can already be found on the:
https://dsg-ru.de and https://discover-brasov.com (June 27).

The Moskovits Palace (named after the engineer Moskovits Miksa) in the city of Oradea (Bihor County) was designed in 1905 by the architect Rimanoczy Kalman Jr.

It is a two-storey building with many ornate plant motifs and one of the finest examples of the Secession style (a variant of Art Nouveau, which developed mainly in Austria) of the time.

The clock tower is the landmark of Sighisoara (German name: Schäßburg) and is … a wonderful observation platform of Sighisoara. Access is possible daily from 9:00 (weekends from 10:00) until 18:00. Including the museum, admission costs 16 lei (about €3.40) for adults and just under €1 for a child.

The clock tower was built in the second half of the 14th century as a defensive structure for the castle’s main gate and as the seat of the council (until the end of 1656). The Stundturm received its present appearance at the end of the 17th century, when, on April 30, 1676, a devastating fire in the town from the lower town spread to the tower. The Stundturm, including the girueta, has a total height of about 64 meters. The thickness of the walls is 2.4 meters on the ground floor, the height of the masonry is 39.5 meters (from 1804), and the tower contains five stories. On the top floor, the tower is surrounded by an open wooden gallery, which was also used for fire surveillance and as a lookout point for the city’s surroundings.

Bran Castle (German: Törzburg) is located in the region of Transylvania, in the county of Brasov.

Whether or not Dracula (if he ever existed ) or his “human” representative (Vlad III Draculea, Vlad the Impaler) lived/was here or not… the castle and also the whole region is definitely worth a visit.

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use these images.

Many, many excursions and offers (German speakers) > https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

A beautiful view of the halls and interiors of Peles Castle.

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

Carturesti Carusel is much more than just a “bookstore”. Located in the historical center of Bucharest, it covers six (6) floors, with a total area of 1,000 m2.

A bistro on the top floor, a multimedia room in the basement and a contemporary art gallery on the first floor are welcoming and fun to look, browse, sit and also shop.

The elegant 19th-century building came into the possession of the famous Chrissoveloni banking family in 1903, then was confiscated during the communist era and turned into a shop. After 1990, the building was brought back to life by current owner Jean Chrissoveloni, in collaboration with Square One architects.

The Apuseni Mountains (in Romanian: Munții Apuseni, in Hungarian: Erdélyi-középhegység) are mountains in Transylvania, part of the Western Carpathians of Romania.

The highest peak is Vârful Bihor, at 1,849 meters, and the Apuseni Mountains also contain about 400 caves.

Photo source: Destinația Anului

Photo: Ruxandra Gogea

Several cultures, several names and a lot of history(s) come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

More about the city and lots of information and suggestions:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Almost 138 years ago, Timisoara proved its uniqueness as a city in Europe.

On November 12, 1884, almost 60 kilometers of streets in the center of Timisoara were electrically illuminated* with 731 lamps. At that time it was the record in Europe and the 2nd place after New York in the world

* Number of lamps and kilometers are based on different sources with the same statement on the Internet

** Of course, the lamps were smaller than the one shown in the picture This lamp is only for memory and no longer for lighting in Timisoara

Several cultures, several names and a lot of history(s) come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

More about the city and lots of information and suggestions:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Until 1955, it now houses four museums under the name of the National Museum Complex Moldova.

The palace has 298 large rooms with a total surface area of approx. 34,000 m2 and 92 windows in the front of the building, as well as 36 inside the building.

A picture from Rădăuți (German Radautz), a town in Suceava county, in the historic Bucovina region of northeastern Romania.

Thanks to photographer Cătălin Urdoi ( facebook.com/urdoi.catalin ) for permission to use this image.

Spend your weekend or holiday at the Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (German name Freck), just a few kilometers east of Sibiu in beautiful Transylvania.

Find out more: https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

The restaurant (open daily between 8:00 and 22:00) offers top-quality dishes with local and regional ingredients, accompanied by wines from Sibiu County – Crama Apoldium.

Visit the castle park, the orangery and/or hang out in the historic Brukenthal Palace café.

The city of Craiova (Krajowa) is the largest city in the historical region of Muntenia Mici and the capital of Dolj County.

It is located about 220 kilometers west of Bucharest, in the Muntenia Plain, on the left bank of the Jiu (Șil) River. A Dacian settlement called Pelendava existed in the area of today’s town from about 400-350 BC. At the beginning of the 2nd century AD the Romans camped here. Remains of this Roman fort have been excavated in the urban area of Craiova.

Photo source: Destinatia Anului

Images: visatorprinlume.ro

Visit and experience the Transylvanian Night in White “Zorabia 2.0” in Sibiu on August 04 and enjoy Transylvanian music, dancing and cocktails freshly shaken especially for this event .

More information about the event / order tickets online:
https://www.heide-reisen.de/ro/noapte-transilvaneana-in-alb-zorabia-2-0/

The Rarău Mountains are a mountain group in the Moldo-Transylvanian Carpathians, part of the Eastern Carpathian mountain range. The highest peak is Rarău Peak at 1,651 meters.

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these images.

With a summery combination of natural flavors, this drink, a “Rosa Spritz”, is the perfect combination for relaxing moments … alone or with friends.

https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

Visit the restaurant at the Brukenthal Palace daily between 8:00 and 22:00 or feel free to stay overnight / several nights.

In many regions of Romania it is getting warmer and warmer. Summer is approaching and it’s time to relax and enjoy! Sun, fresh air and good mood!

https://aqua-romana.ro/

Băile Daco-Romane, Geoagiu Băi, east of Deva, Hunedoara county.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Beautiful pictures from Sibiu, in the heart of Transylvania, on May 23, 2023. A wonderful day to explore a wonderful city.

Thanks to Mr. Michel Tesmar for sending us these images.

Lugoj (in Hungarian Lugos, in German Lugosch) is a municipality in Timiș county in the historical Banat region. It consists of the city of Lugoj and the villages of Maguri and Tapia.

The Church of the Assumption, also known as the “Church with two towers”, is a Romanian Orthodox church located in Victoriei Square in Lugoj, the church was built between 1759 and 1766 in Baroque style. It is one of the most remarkable baroque buildings in Banat.

We thank Mrs. Corinna Haisch / Adriana Weimer for sending us these images and giving us permission to use them.

The town of Sighișoara (German Schäßburg, Hungarian Segesvar, Latin Castrum Sex, later Saxoburgum) is one of the most important towns in the county of Mureș, in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Find out more about the town:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

At the highest point of the Transfăgărășan is Lake Balea .

The road is a magical path in and through the Făgăraș Mountains. It connects the two historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in breathtaking mountain landscapes.

The Danube is the border river between Romania and Serbia, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

Near the towns of Socol and Bazias begins the Romanian side of the Danube, up to Mile 0, the so-called Mile Zero, the mouth of the Danube in the town of Sulina. There are many sights to see along the river’s way until, after a long journey, it splits off into the Danube Delta behind the towns of Brăila and Galați in southeastern Romania, and empties into the Black Sea about 60 kilometers further on.

Read more about Romania:
https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de
https://discover-sulina.com

Cetatile Ponorului is one of the largest karst areas* in Romania, located in the Apuseni Mountains, in the Padis area (Padis Plateau), Bihor County.

The Padis Plateau is rich in karst formations, caves such as the Lost World, the Bârsa Glacier, the Rădăuților Citadel and the Caput Cave. There are several gorges such as Cheile Galbenei, Cheile Someșului Cald, Groapa Ruginoasa and others.

*In geology and geomorphology, karst refers to underground landforms (karst caves) and to surface landforms (surface karst) in carbonate rocks (also in sulfate rocks, salt rocks and sandstones/quartzite). Source: Wikipedia

Image source: Destinatia Anului
Photos: planiada.ro

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

Through the deep-cut gorge of the 10-kilometer-long Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge), whose rock walls rise in places to more than 100 meters vertically, a pass road leads in a south-westerly direction to Lacul Roșu (Red Lake), about 30 kilometers away.

In the village of Jurilovca, on the border with the Danube Delta and directly on the freshwater lake Golovița Lake, opposite Gura Portitei, is the guesthouse and restaurant Casa Lotca.

Accommodation, fresh fish and regional specialties … as well as complete packages with trips to the Danube Delta await the interested visitor.

Find out more: https://casalotca.ro/

O’zapft is! or, to be more precise, will be soon! From August 31 to September 10, 2023, the Romanian Oktoberfest will take place in Brasov.

Book your tickets online:
https://oktoberfestromania.ro/alege-data-oktoberfest/

And if you prefer not to travel by car or train, Brasov-Ghimbav Airport offers direct flights from Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and many other European cities.

Sibiu at night … a city full of life. Even at 23.00 there are still many people outside, you can drink coffee at the many terraces, eat ice cream and even the supermarkets in the city center are open until midnight.

The Sibiu Ballet Theater presented last night, in absolute premiere, the classical ballet “Rigoletto” during an OpenAir in the Main Square of Sibiu.

More about the event (in Romanian):
https://sibiuballet.ro/premiera-absoluta-de-balet-clasic-rigoletto-inchide-stagiunea-baletului-sibian-in-piata-mare/

Now, in early spring, but also all year round … a great place for a trip in the mountains of Transylvania.

Apart from a wonderful view of the still snow-capped Bucegi Mountains, you’ll also find the rustic-elegant Amfiteatrul Transilvania restaurant. It is located in a restored 19th-century farmhouse, about 10 km south of Bran (Moieciu de Sus commune, reachable via Bran, Moieciu de Jos, Cheia).

Find out more about the restaurant: Amfiteatrul Transilvania

A photo from late last week, thanks to Mrs. Teodora Mocanu for permission to use this image. Thank you

Kayaking trips in the Danube Delta, on the Danube and in Musura Bay.

Find out more and contact:
https://discover-sulina.com

in German, English, Romanian and new … Dutch / Dutch (nederlands)

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

Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania. There are universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square Piata Unirii is the Gothic Church of St. Michael and a 15th-century equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus. The Baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

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

* It could also be Iași, Timișoara or Constanța.
Thanks to Cluj-Napoca for permission to use these images.

Visit and experience Transylvanian Night in White “Zorabia 2.0” on August 04, 2023 in Sibiu.

Find out more and buy tickets:
https://www.heide-reisen.de/ro/noapte-transilvaneana-in-alb-zorabia-2-0/

The Lord’s Bridge (Natural Bridge of Ponoarele) is the only functioning natural cave-ridge in the country.

Located in Mehedinți county, it is also the largest natural bridge in Romania and the second largest in Europe (30 m long, 13 m wide, 22 m high and 9 m thick), and the only one in the world open to road traffic (including heavy vehicles).

Image source: Destinatia Anului

Speechless… The city of Oradea in the evening two days ago, the city is pulsating full of life at 28-30 degrees (9 pm) and it’s just … beautiful

It’s summer and the road leads to the sea ⛱.

Pictures from early August 2022 in Mamaia, Constanța (Constanta).

Thanks to Mr. Ovidiu Gabriel ( Ovidiu Gabriel ) from Corazon Latino Romania dance school for permission to use these images.

On August 11 and 12, the third edition of the fashion festival Finest Fashion FEST will take place in Brukenthal Palace (11.08) and Sibiu / Hermannstadt (12.08).

The event will start in the Brukenthal Palace park, followed by a culinary experience / dinner inspired by the scents of Cătălin Botezatu’s perfumes and a party at the Corabia Piraților Beach Club in Avrig.

Book your tickets online:
https://www.eventim.ro/…/finest-fashion-fest…/event.html

Petrele Waterfall is also called Maria Magdalena Waterfall by the locals. It is located in the Pietrele valley in the Retezat Mountains (Hunedoara county, western Romania), at an altitude of about 1,450 meters.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photos: Liana Marin) for permission to use these images.

A wonderful picture from the Bear Cave, which is about one kilometer after the entrance to Cheile Bistritei, in Valcea county.

The Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the episcopal see of Arad, in the county of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid by Bishop Timothy at the end of 1991 and was completed in 2006. The church’s five bells weigh a total of 6.5 tons (6,500 kg) and were made by a foundry in Innsbruch, Austria.

With thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

in Humulești is now a small museum dedicated to the Romanian storyteller Ion Creangă (1837-1889) born and raised in the village of Humulești (today a suburb of the city of Targu Neamt) in the county of Neamt.

The house dates back to 1833, the building is a construction of wooden beams with a shingle roof and is on the list of historical monuments. It was inhabited by the descendants of the Creangă family until 1959.

Thanks to Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these wonderful pictures.

Images: facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

Truly wonderful and always worth a visit.

Lots of bears that are unfortunately still being fed by careless people, a wonderful temperature of about 20 degrees at Lake Balea (after the 35 – 38 degrees in Alba Iulia and Oradea) and … many, many impressions and pictures that we will show here in the coming days .

About 40 km away from Sibiu (in the direction of Brasov) is the Castle of Lut Valea Zânelor and today we were there again .

The Alba Carolina Fortress in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738, under the reign of Emperor Charles VI, as a fortification with seven (7) bastions.

It served the Habsburgs as a strategic point of defense along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia lies near the highway on the road to and from Sibiu. It’s well worth a visit.

The Turzii Gorge (also called Thorenburg Gorge in German) is a limestone gorge in the Trascău Mountains on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania, Romania, not far from the town of Turda (Thorenburg).

The gorge, which is about two kilometers long, is crossed by the Hasdate stream, which has been carved into the limestone here. The gorge is bordered on both sides by steep walls about 300 meters high, in which several caves are located. The gorge was declared a nature reserve in 1938 because of the presence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. Some 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians and some mammals such as foxes, weasels, martens and wild boars live here, covering an area of 176 hectares.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

The village / commune Bârsana (old spelling Birsana) is located in Maramureș county. Located in a breathtaking landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God from the Church” in the center of the village, built around 1720.

The monastery of Bârsana Monastery on the south-eastern edge of the village was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The buildings on the present site were rebuilt in wood at a later date. Today, there is a Romanian Orthodox convent of nuns.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photos: Alex Robciuc) for permission to use these images.

Picture: Paul Stoica Photography

The seat of Bucharest’s municipal administration, the City Hall, was built between 1906 and 1910.

It is the former palace of the Ministry of Public Works and has been included on the list of historical monuments since 2004.

Thanks to the Bucharest City Hall for permission to use this photo.

Source: https://www.pmb.ro/orasul/utile/3/60

A magical road in and through the Făgăraș Mountains. The Transfăgărășan road links the two historic regions of Wallachia and Transylvania in a breathtaking mountain landscape.

Depending on snow conditions, this road is usually open from mid to late June. However, you can visit Balea Lake all year round by cable car.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Carpathian Mountains) for permission to use this image.

Roșia Montană (in German Goldbach, in Hungarian Verespatak) is a locality in the commune of the same name in Alba county, in the historical region of Transylvania.

On the 1769-1773 Josephine map of Transylvania, the place appears as “Veres Patak” (in Romanian translation “Sângeru [Red] Stream”).

The village is situated in the Rosia Valley, through which the Rosia River flows. The Rosia River is rich in minerals, especially iron, which gives the river its reddish color and the name of the village.

Rucăr-Bran Pass, also called Bran Pass, is a mountain pass in Romania that connects the counties of Brasov and Arges.

It offers some of the most spectacular natural experiences in Romania, with views of the Bucegi Mountains in the Southern Carpathians. The municipalities of Fundata and Moieciu are on the pass.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

The city of Suceava is the capital of Suceava County in northeastern Romania.

It is located in the southern half of Bucovina, northwest of the historic region of Moldova, on the river of the same name.

Photo source: Destinația Anului

A city tour in Timisoara with culture and history … or rather a personalized multi-day trip through Romania with many, many interesting destinations.

https://toptravelromania.com

Have a look … At AVA Top Travel travel agency in Timisoara you will find a wide range of offers.

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian town in Argeș county. It is located on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Curtea de Argeș Cathedral) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor (facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this beautiful photo (June 17, 2022).

Bucharest is the country’s largest city and industrial and commercial center. With a population of around 1.8 to 2.2 million, Bucharest is also one of the largest cities in the European Union.

The “Bridge of Lies” is one of Sibiu’s most famous landmarks. Built in 1859* in Friedrichshütte in Hesse, this was the first cast-iron bridge in all of Romania (and the second in all of Europe).

There are several legends about its name, but as it was also the first bridge not resting on piers, it was called “Liegebrücke”… and the word “Lügenbrücke” wasn’t that far off.

* Info: In 1859, Sibiu, like Transylvania, belonged to what was then the Kingdom of Hungary (then Austria-Hungary from 1867).

Iasi, the ancient capital of Moldova, a city on seven hills, is surrounded by charm and culture, history and poetry.

Centuries-old monasteries and churches, museums and memorials, the country’s first university and the imposing Palace of Culture are just some of the sights that make Iași definitely worth a visit.

Text/image source: Destinatia Anului

Image: Palace of Culture in Iasi, May 2022

Fundata village is located in Brasov county in the Transylvania region.

Situated at an altitude of 1,360 meters, Fundata is the highest village in Romania. It lies in the middle of the route between Bran and Rucar, near the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.

The Castle of Lut Valea Zânelor is located about 40 km from Sibiu (in the direction of Brasov).

The construction started in 2014, and today the “clay castle”, which seems built for hobbits, is already admired by hundreds of visitors every day.

The cave is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters in the Piatra Rea Nature Reserve (in the Rodna Mountains), near the Cailor Falls.

In the Piatra Rea nature reserve you can find a diverse vegetation with rare subalpine and alpine plant species.

Text/image source: Destinatia Anului

The Oravița – Lisava – Anina railway line (in Caras-Severin county) was inaugurated on December 15, 1863, the first mountain railway in what is now Romania.

Construction began in 1861 and was a difficult engineering task, as the railroad is located in a mountainous region (the western part of the Banat Mountains). The 33.4 km railway line has no less than 14 tunnels with a total length of 2.1 km and nine (9) viaducts.

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

Thanks Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Bran Castle (German historical name: Törzburg) is located on the so-called Dietrichstein cliff in the town of Bran, Transylvania, Brasov County.

Thanks Castelul Bran for permission to use this image.

The castle built in 1911 by Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino in the town of Bușteni (Prahova County) rises majestically at an altitude of 1,000 meters, right in front of the Bucegi Mountains, which are up to 2,500 meters high.

The 6-hectare (60,000 m2) castle park invites visitors to linger and is now one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Prahova Valley. The castle, sculpture park and terrace, with its breathtaking views, attract thousands of visitors every year.

Find out more about the castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/cantacuzino-castle/

Just 18 km west of Sighetu Marmatiei is the “Merry Cemetery”, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Maramureș region.

The crosses, which have been painted by local craftsmen, are lively and predominantly blue in color.

The idea for the cemetery was born in 1935 and belonged to the woodcarver Stan Ioan Patras. He wanted to create a cemetery, unique in Romania, which would show the life and personality of the deceased in a cheerful representation. Each cross has an image carved on the top, representing a special moment in the life of the deceased. Underneath, short, humorous poems or rhyming texts describe the life of the person buried there.

The village of Bârsana (old spelling Bîrsana) is located in Maramureș county. Situated in a beautiful landscape, Bârsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God into the Church” built around 1720 in the center of the village.

The monastery of Bârsana on the southeastern outskirts was first mentioned in 1390, but was abandoned and demolished around 1800. The buildings on the site today were rebuilt at a later date in wooden construction. Today there is a convent of Romanian Orthodox nuns there.

Want to see more information about specific areas/counties in Romania?
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Check out our map of the county (link above) with all the towns, sights, videos and Facebook posts in it.

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The Roman-Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul in Brasov was built in the second half of the 18th century, according to the plans of architect Karl Joseph Lamasch.

The church is the only Baroque building in the city. The altar is made of wood and gilded, the stained-glass windows were made in Budapest, and the organ comes from Timișoara. The church houses statues of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Anne and St. Anthony of Padua.

The priest Ignatius Wagensei asked Empress Maria Theresa to support the construction of this place of worship, and in the summer of 1776 construction work began. In 1787 the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Transylvania, Ignatius Batthyany.

The Valentin Banciu Railroad Museum in Hunedoara takes its visitors into the magical world of miniatures. Trains and landscapes from four seasons are displayed in four exhibition halls.

The 18 000-piece collection has been in existence for 40 years: Muzeul Trenulețelor Valentin Banciu

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

In 2011, the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe was erected on Mount Gordon in Harghita County, between the villages of Odorheiu-Sequiesc and Praid.
The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is about 22 meters high, made of iron and stainless steel and paid for by donations collected by the Lupeni village hall.

Photo source: Destinația Anului
Imagini: visitharghita.com

The Clock Tower is a landmark of Sighișoara and a popular subject of movies and photography both day and night.

Find out more about the town:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

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Wonderful pictures of the center / old town of Romania’s capital Bucharest (Bucuresti in Romanian).

Thanks to Mr. Maik Lanckrock for permission to use these images from early August 2022.

Up on the highest point of the bank (the Danube Cliff), with a dreamy view of the Danube, stands the Church of St. Precista of Galati.

The church is the oldest building in the city and was consecrated in September 1647, during the reign of Vasile Lupu. The architectural style of the church, which was also used as a defensive fortress, is typical of Romanian church architecture in the 17th century.

Find out more about the city of Galati:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-galati/

Images: https://www.facebook.com/mocanu.cip

One can certainly have different opinions about the “green tower” in the city center. We can only say: visit it. The view over Timișoara is perfect from up there .

Find more information about the city, guided tours and more here:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Stavropoleos Monastery is an Orthodox monastery located in the center of Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

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

We thank Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photos: Amintiridedeparte) for permission to use these images.

Salina Turda is a real museum of salt mining history. It is located in the town of Turda, which belongs to Cluj county.

The temperature in the salt mine is constantly 10-12 degrees. It is one of the oldest and most famous salt mines in Transylvania.

Find out more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/turda-salt-mine/

Photo source: Destinația Anului

We are in Timisoara since today and we spent a wonderful day here and of course took many, many pictures.More here soon …

The village of Partizani is situated in the Danube delta, on the route of the water course (the so-called Sulina branch) from Tulcea to Sulina (https://discover-sulina.com).

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use this photo (early May 2022).

The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity is a Roman-Catholic Baroque church in Sibiu.

It is located in the Great Square and forms a group of buildings with the former residence of the Jesuits. It is a wonderful church, well worth a visit!

The Carpenters’ Tower of Hermannstadt / Sibiu (Carpenters’ Tower) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters’ guild of Hermannstadt. The tower was part of the city’s third fortification belt and is today the left tower of the still preserved defense and fortification wall. It is located on the Citadel Street (Harteneckgasse, named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck).

The Olar Tower was built in the 15th century by the Saxon potters’ guild. It was also part of the city’s third ring of fortifications and is located to the right of the preserved defense and fortification wall.

Valea Viilor (German: Wurmloch) is a municipality in the county of Sibiu in the historical region of Transylvania.

Valea Viilor, originally Vorumloc, was probably first mentioned in documents under the Hungarian name Baromlak in 1224 (possibly also in 1305). Originally owned by the nobility, the village of Transylvanian and Saxon obedience was later able to join the Mediasch See and thus became free. Until 1964, the village was known in Romania as Vorumloc, a name derived from the German language, and was later renamed “Valea Viilor” (German meaning: Valley of the Vineyards).

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

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo: Adrian Arsu) for permission to use this image.

Yesterday, around noon, on the road from Lepsa to Târgu Secuiesc (direction Brașov), on DN2D.

Just where Vrancea county turns into Covasna county, after a curve in front of us, the mother bear stands on the road and blocks our way. Like other motorists, we stop, put on our hazard lights and calmly wait for the next stage. The two cubs appear and we slowly cross the road. The mother bear doesn’t bother with the cars and continues on with her two cubs. We also carefully pass by the bear family and are enriched once again .

The Youth Park is located in the heart of Hunedoara and hosts the Cathedral of Heroes.

Thanks Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

The village of Poiana Brasov is located above the city of Brasov, at the foot of Mount Postavarul (1,799 meters high), which marks the border between the Southern and Eastern Carpathians.

In and around Poiana Brasov, visitors can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities in summer and winter.

Thanks Poiana Brașov/ România for permission to use these images.

A picture says more than 1000 words … and like here in Brasov, there are many beautiful cities, towns and places in Romania that invite you to stay, enjoy and relax.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image ( easthborders).

The village of Hosman (in German Holzmengen) is located in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania and is part of the municipality of Nocrich (Leschkirch).

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania (photo: Adrian Arsu Films) for permission to use this image (January 05, 2022).

A small village (Mergeln / Merghindeal) in southern Transylvania (Transylvania), photographed in mid-May 2022. Beautiful.

Thanks to the photographer Sorin Onișor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use these images.

Open daily between 10:00 and 23:00, and on Friday and Saturday Beach Club from 21:00 and open until 16:00. Admission 15 lei children / 20 lei adults during normal opening hours and adults (Beach Club) 30 lei (5 lei = approx. 1 euro).

https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

in Avrig (in German Freck), about 15 km east of Hermannstadt / Sibiu.

Ighișu Nou, formerly also called Ișdorful Sasesc, Ibisdorf, Ighisdorful Sasesc (in Saxon dialect Eibesterf, in German Sächsisch-Eibesdorf, Eibesdorf, Abesdorf, in Hungarian Szaszivanfalva, Ivanfalva, Izseptelke), belongs to the commune of Sibiu Nou in the Transylvanian region.

Ighișu Nou was mentioned for the first time in a document from 1305 by the Chapter of Alba Iulia.

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania (photo: Adrian Arsu Film) for permission to use this image (July 2021).

Not to be missed in Brasov is the ascent (hike, approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes) to the Tâmpa Varful, 960 meters above sea level.

Right next to the BRASOV sign, there’s a wonderful view of the city and the surrounding region.

You can, of course, take the cable car if you wish, but in addition to the cost, you’ll have to put up with very long waiting times sometimes (on weekends).

Topolnița Cave is a karst cave in Mehedinți County. It is the fourth longest cave (about 11 km) in Romania: only Vantului Cave, Humpleu-Poienița Cave and Hodobana Cave are longer.

The temperature of the cave varies between 8.2 and 10.8 degrees Celsius, making it a relatively warm cave.

As a result, it is a suitable habitat for some animals, including Europe’s largest colony of big-shoe bats (bats).

Radiocarbon dating has shown that bat guano from this colony has been continuously deposited since 1694.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.

More beautiful pictures from Bolii Cave.

The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley to Sara Hațegului, about 6 kilometers from the town of Petroșani in Hunedoara county.

The Bolii Cave is a natural opening, which is accessible along its entire length.

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

More beautiful pictures of the gorge .

The gorge is located in the municipality of Bănița in Hunedoara county and stretches along high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and were dug deep into the limestone by water. On calm summer days they can be visited, although waterproof shoes are a must as the gorge path also passes through water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and show how water has eroded the rock. In many places, the rocks form a roof that was formed by horizontal erosion by current over hundreds of years.

Thanks to Ms. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley to Sara Hațegului, about 6 kilometers from the town of Petroșani in Hunedoara County.

The Bolii cave is a natural opening, which is accessible along its entire length.

Thanks to Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

The gorges are located in the municipality of Bănița in Hunedoara County and run along high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and were dug deep into the limestone by water. On calm summer days they can be visited, although waterproof shoes are a must as the gorge path also passes through water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and show how water has eroded the rock. In many places, the rocks form a roof that was formed by horizontal erosion by current over hundreds of years.

Thanks to Ms. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

At Geoagiu-Băi, about 45 km northeast of Deva, in Hunedora county, is the excavation site of Băile Romane (a former Roman thermal bath) and Băile Daco-Romane (a new thermal bath now used for treatments).

Geoagiu-Băi is a spa resort (balneotherapy) first documented in 1805. The ozonized air, constantly freshened by the mountain breeze, is recommended for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, fatigue, overwork, anemia and neuroses, among others.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

O’zapft is! or, to be more precise, will be soon! From August 31 to September 10, 2023, the Romanian Oktoberfest will take place in Brasov.

Book your tickets online:
https://oktoberfestromania.ro/alege-data-oktoberfest/

And if you prefer not to travel by car or train, Brasov-Ghimbav Airport offers direct flights from Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and many other European cities.

Pictures of the Danube, Dubova Bay and, in the background, Mraconia Monastery. Here begins one of the most famous hiking trails in the Danube Gorge: From Dubova to the Ciucarul Mare (Big Sugar) Peak.

Difficulty: easy
Duration round trip: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: Exit Dobova village in the direction of Svinita.

Thanks Banatul Montan (photos: Kokovics Laszlo ) for permission to use these images.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these images. Thank you

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Photos: Elisa Photography

The Glodului Gorges are a nature reserve and are located in Alba county, on the administrative territory of Almașu Mare commune.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photos: Sanda Bucinschi) for permission to use these images.

Imagini cu plaja din Constanța și Marea Neagră, Mamaia și multe alte locuri din împrejurimi.

Old town / center of Sibiu in beautiful pictures. Sibiu (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the district capital of the county of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers are believed to have arrived in the area in 1147. The first documentary mention of the town dates back to 1191. Since 1223, the Latin name “Vill… See more

The statue of the Dacian king Decebalus (c. 86-106 AD) is 55 meters high and is the largest / tallest stone sculpture in Europe.

It is located on a rock formation in the Almajului Mountains, on the banks of the Danube, near the commune of Dubova (Mehedinți County), in the Iron Gates Natural Park (Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier).

Ten years, one million American dollars and twelve (12) sculptors were needed to create it… and, it was commissioned – not by the Dacian king himself, as one might have thought – but only between 1994 and 2004 by a Romanian businessman and historian.

Discover Transylvania and the almost untouched wilderness of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains.

Dream now and plan your next vacation: https://www.karpaten-offroad.de/

Read more about Romania: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/

Hike along rushing streams, through endless forests with picturesque valleys and mountains, past crystal-clear mountain lakes and lonely alpine huts. Experience Transylvania (Transylvania), the land of bears and wolves in its wild and original nature.

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

It was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania and seized by the communist regime in 1947. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Peles was returned to the former King Mihai, who was living in exile in Switzerland.

The oriel windows and semicircular walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the king’s residence. Seven terraces surround the castle. Some of the 160 rooms can be visited today. The castle museum houses weapons, sculptures, furniture and decorative objects from the 15th-19th centuries, as well as an orchestrion. The castle is particularly impressive for its magnificent carpentry.

Find out more about Peles Castle:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes-schloss-peles/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/peles-castle/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/uir/de-vizitat-locatii-de-vizitat-castelul-peles/

Text and images by Georg Schenk … Many, many THANKS

The Horezu Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of nuns located in the historical region of Muntenia Mică, in Valcea county.

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https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-horezu-monastery/
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/uir/de-vizitat-locatii-de-vizitat-manastirea-horezu/

Located at the foot of the Căpățânii Mountains, a mountain massif in the Transylvanian Alps, in the village of Romanii de Jos, the monastery is about three kilometers (in a straight line) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of nocturnal birds of prey (huhurezi in Romanian) nesting in the woods around the monastery probably gave the place its name. The monastery was founded in 1692 by Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714), then Prince of Muntenia, and completed in 1709. Until 1862 it was a men’s monastery. After the monks were transferred to Bistrița, nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is a listed building.

Situated on a hill, the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The outer, smaller wall encircles the entire monastery property with its holy orders. The second consists of buildings of different heights on three sides and a wall to the east. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side, through a bell tower, which has a massive wooden gate armored with steel. The monastery church of Saints Constantine and Helen, built in the center of the complex in the shape of a cross, is 32 meters long, 14 meters high and was built between 1693 and 1697. There are several tombs in the vestibule of the church, the most beautiful one furnished with marble and with a carved lid intended for Prince Brâncoveanu, but which did not fulfill its purpose and was therefore never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and covered with gold.

The square chapel with an 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 built in 1697. The chapel frescoes were made between 1705 and 1706 and are still in good condition today.

Thanks Centrului Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.

See beautiful videos on the internet presentation of Heide Reisen in Hermannstadt (Sibiu).

For videos: https://www.heide-reisen.de/videos/

And for those who wish, Mrs. Göddert speaks German and Romanian and is happy to provide information and offers for travel in Transylvania / Romania.

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

The brewery is located in the eastern part of the center of Bucharest (Old Center), between Lipscani and Stavropoleus Streets.

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

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photos: @simon_gruber) for permission to use these images.

Recent pictures from Cluj-Napoca last weekend,

Thanks to Mr. Mihai Stan for sending the photos.

Don’t forget to click on the picture!!! It’s worth it

The town of Sighișoara (German Schäßburg, Hungarian Segesvár, Latin Castrum Sex, later Saxoburgum) is one of the most important towns in the county of Mureș, in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Find out more about the town:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

Several cultures, several names and a lot of history(s) come together in one city: Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara, Timisoara or Timisoara and more …

Information, 2023 program and many tips and suggestions:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-timisoara/

Images: Pixele lui Nucu

Plan now and go on vacation: Boat transfers to and from Sulina and trips in the Danube Delta

https://discover-sulina.com/vlaciu-travel-de/
https://discover-sulina.com/en/vlaciu-travel-en/
https://discover-sulina.com/ro/vlaciu-travel/

Many, many (German speaking) trips and offers all over Romania from (A)benteuer to (W)ein. The letter (Z)iegen hüten, is currently still in progress

https://www.karpaten-offroad.de

In untouched nature, in the vastness of the country and especially in the Danube Delta (there are about 320 different species here alone) there are still a large number of feathered friends.

Thanks to him Bogdan Popa Photography for these beautiful images and for permission to use them.

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 in every season, visitors will find in Arad and its surroundings a large number of historical and art monuments, as well as buildings in Baroque, Renaissance, eclectic, classical, neo-Gothic or Secession styles.

Find out more about Arad and many other cities in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/travel-destinations-romania-cities/

Marienburg in Feldioara (the Romanian name of the town of the same name, Marienburg) is/was a medieval fortress/castle of the Teutonic Order in the Transylvanian region, in the county of Brasov.

In addition to the fortress itself offering a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and the mountains of Brasov (German: Kronstadt), it is located about 20 kilometers from Brasov on the road to Sighisoara (German: Schäßburg) and was built on a hill (almost 500 meters above sea level).

In 1211, King Andrew II of Hungary called on the Teutonic Knights to help him against the Cumans to secure the eastern border of his growing kingdom. The king granted them numerous privileges, including immunity, the right of self-government and the building of stone fortresses to secure the surrounding area. In 1838, the town of Marienburg (Romanian name: Feldioara) with Ordensburg Marienburg was severely destroyed by an earthquake. Extensive renovation and reconstruction of the castle ruins took place between 2013 and 2017.

Beusnița Protected Area is part of the Cheile Nerei – Beusnița National Park. It is located in the county of Caras-Severin, on the administrative territory of the communes Sasca Montană and Sopotu Nou.

Learn more about gorges/waterfalls in Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/excursions-romania-lakes-waterfalls/

The Vulcan Pass is a mountain pass in the Romanian county of Hunedoara, in the Ji Valley. The nearby town of Vulcan is named after this pass.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (photo: Marina Szekely) for permission to use this image.

Bucharest at night, pictures of Lipscani Old Town at the end of April 2022.

Moskovits Palace in Oradea, Bihor County, was designed in 1905 by architect Rimanoczy Kalman Jr.

It is a two-storey building with many ornamental plant motifs and one of the finest examples of the Secession style (a variant of Art Nouveau, which developed mainly in Austria) of the period.

On August 11 and 12, the third edition of the fashion festival Finest Fashion FEST will take place in Brukenthal Palace (11.08) and Sibiu / Hermannstadt (12.08).

The event will start in the Brukenthal Palace park, followed by a culinary experience / dinner inspired by the scents of Cătălin Botezatu’s perfumes and a party at the Corabia Piraților Beach Club in Avrig.

Book your tickets online:
https://www.eventim.ro/ro/bilete/finest-fashion-fest-after-party-avrig-sibiu-palatul-brukenthal-avrig-615726/event.html

The Church of St. Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara County, in western Romania, is the oldest stone church in the country.

It was built in its present form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, with materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. Inside the church are 15th-century murals depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian clothes.

According to Romanian historians, a Dacian temple built to the god Zamolxis once stood on the site of the present church. Later conquered by the Romans, they built another temple there, dedicated to the god Mars. Given its more extensive prehistory, the origin of this church in Densuș dates back to the 4th century AD and is thus considered the oldest church in Romania and south-eastern Europe.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.

Savarsin or Savirsin is a commune in Arad county in the historical region of Banat. The locality is also known by its Romanian name Ohaba.

It is one of the most beautiful communes of the Mures Valley and a landmark for both the beauty of the places and the local culture and traditions.

Image source: Destinatia Anului

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

The castle was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of King Carol I of Romania.

The shoemaker’s tower, first documented 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 watchtowers on the south and north sides, gives it a distinctive appearance. The stone tablet with the oldest coat of arms of the town and the motto “Nomen Domini, turris fortissima” (in translation: The name of God is the strongest castle) comes from this tower and is kept in the History Museum in the Clock Tower in the town of Sighisoara (in German Sighisoara).

After the Second World War, the tower underwent some the tower underwent some modifications. The windows were widened and the entrance was changed, as well as the external staircase was added in later years.

Pictures from a little less than a year ago (early August 2022) from Mamaia, Constanța.

Thanks to Mr. Ovidiu Gabriel ( facebook.com/corazonlatino.romania ) from the dance school Corazon Latino Romania for permission to use these images.

Morcunei Valley Monastery is located in the area of the Danube Road (Cazanele Mici), in the Iron Gate Natural Park, directly on the Danube bank.

This natural park is located in Mehedinți county, in the south-west of Romania.

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian town in the county of Argeș. It is located on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows through a valley in the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Argeș is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Cathedral of Curtea de Argeș (Mănăstirea Curtea de Argeș, Catedrala Curtea de Argeș) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

Scropoasa Lake is located in the Bucegi Mountains, on the Ialomita river valley. The lake lies at an altitude of about 1,200 meters and is up to 15 meters deep.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photos: Iulian Radu) for permission to use the images.

The Retezat Mountains (in Romanian: Munții Retezat) are located in Hunedoara county and represent the westernmost part of the Southern Carpathians.

The highest mountain is Peleaga, with a maximum height of 2,509 meters.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (photo @radu.nita) for permission to use these images.

Recent pictures of Brasov seen from Mount Tâmpa.

Mount Tampa is part of the Postăvarul mountain massif in the southern part of the Eastern Carpathians and is almost entirely surrounded by the city of Brasov. Its height is 960 meters above N.N. and rises almost 400 meters above the city.

https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

We thank Mr. Mihai Stan for sending us the photos.

Today, Friday, from 6 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, from 10.30 a.m., the Days of the Culture and House of the Banat Swabians will take place in Ingolstadt, Bavaria.

The Banat Swabians are a German population group from Banat. Banat is a historical region in south-eastern Europe, which today lies in the states of Romania, Serbia and Hungary.

The Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, in German as Eisenmarkt Castle, in Romanian as Corvin’s Castle or Huniazilor Castle, in Hungarian as Vajdahunyadi vár) is one of the most important non-clerical buildings in Transylvania. The rock castle was built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification and is located in the south-western part of Hunedoara (German: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

The listed castle bears many other names (Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul Corvineștilor, Castelul Corvinilor, Castelul din Piața de Fier, Castelul Negru, Castelul Vajdahunyad, Castelul Hunyadi), which can be attributed to its location or its owners.

After 1440, the Hungarian statesman and army commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification rebuilt and turned it into the ancestral castle of the Hunyadi family. In the second construction phase, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, further major changes were made to the building under Prince Gábor Bethlen, so today’s castle is a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle has been in Austrian hands since 1724 and has been Romanian state property since 1918. Apart from being a tourist attraction, the castle is (and has been) used as a backdrop for a number of Romanian and international film productions. The castle now houses a museum.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara for permission to use these wonderful images.

Many cultures, many names and much history come together in one city: Timișoara, Timișoara, Timișoara or Timișoara and more …

https://discover-timisoara.com

Oradea (in German Großwardein) is the capital of Bihor County.

Thanks to Bogdan Popa Photography for permission to use this image (early April 2022).

A city tour through Timisoara, European Capital of Culture 2023, with a lot(s) of history… or rather an individual trip of several days through Romania, with interesting destinations, according to your wishes.

https://toptravelromania.com/

Take a look … the German-speaking travel agency AVA Top Travel in Timisoara is looking forward to your request.

Porumbacu de Sus is a commune in Sibiu county in the Transylvania region of Romania.

The locality is located halfway between Făgăraș (German: Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt ) and Sibiu and is also known by its German name Unterforrembach or Unterporumbach.

Thanks to Vlad the Impaler – Dracula ( photo: @george.mihaiescu ) for permission to use this image.

We were there a few days ago, in Transylvania, Brasov county, just a few kilometers from Brasov…. and we were delighted .

An hour flies by and there’s something for everyone: for history and story lovers, for Transylvanian enthusiasts, for adventurers, for families with children who can explore the battlements and the way of life of yesteryear and much more!

Our conclusion: the visit is 100% worth it.

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Măgura is a village in Brasov county in the Transylvania region.

We thank Mr. Rader Thierry for sending us these beautiful images and giving us permission to use them. Thank you

Lake Cuejdel is one of the largest natural reservoirs in Romania and is located in the Stânișoarei Mountains, in the Gârcina commune, near the town of Piatra Neamț (Neamț County).

It has an area of about 1 km and a width ranging from 20 to about 280 meters. The average depth is 10 meters (maximum depth up to 16.5 meters).

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor/ ) for permission to use this image.

Please note that when traveling to and in Romania. As of July 01, 2023, lighting is also mandatory during daylight hours in cities as well as outside cities (previously only outside cities).

Please note that you need a vignette for almost all roads outside cities (also applies on highways). Costs are not high, and the vignette can be purchased at many gas stations and also online: https://www.roviniete.ro/.

Please also note the speed limits in Romania:
max. 50 km/hour
max. 90 km/country roads
max. 130 km/highways

Pedestrians at zebra pedestrian crossings have priority (unless there are traffic lights).

Have a safe journey | Have a good journey

Garda de Sus sau grafia veche Girda de Sus este un municipiu românesc din județul Alba, în regiunea Transilvania.

Comuna este formată din aproximativ 15 localități, majoritatea mici, și este situată în sudul Parcului Național Apuseni.

Visit and experience the Transylvanian Night in White “Zorabia 2.0” in Sibiu on August 04 and enjoy freshly shaken cocktails especially for this event.

More information about the event / order tickets online:
https://www.heide-reisen.de/ro/noapte-transilvaneana-in-alb-zorabia-2-0/

The church of Salina Ocnele Mari is located directly in the salt mine and is dedicated to St. Varvara and St. George.

The salt mine is located in the locality of the same name, Ocnele Mari, about 8 kilometers from the county capital Râmnicu Vâlcea in the county of Valcea. Buses (leaving every 30 minutes) take visitors to the salt mine in about 10 minutes.

The salt mine itself has a constant microclimate, the temperature is about 13-15º C and the humidity is 50%. Visitors are offered numerous opportunities for relaxation, recreation and also therapy. There are courts for volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, billiards and mini-karts. For children there are playgrounds with swings, slides and seesaws, and for physical well-being there is a restaurant, a wine cellar, a souvenir shop and a refreshment and fast-food shop.

Humorului Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox women’s monastery located about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Suceava County (historical region Bucovina / Bucovina).

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko ( https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for permission to use these images.

The 5* Hotel “Das Fort Boutique” is a wonderful ensemble of renovated houses, which have been transformed into guest houses with skill, knowledge and elegance, with a fine gourmet restaurant and quiet, secluded areas.

About the hotel: https://dasfortboutique.ro/
About Brasov / Râșnov: https://kronstadt-erleben.de

Old meets new, here you feel neither transported into the past nor thrown into the future, but rather into the beautiful, carefully designed present.

The hotel is located at the foot of the Rosenau (Rasnov) fortress/fortress and is a center for many eventful excursions in the surrounding area.

Discover Brasov in the summer, enjoy the old town and the wonderful surrounding nature. Visit the zoo, the amusement park, the water park, the shopping malls and or the opera and much more …

https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

Many cultures, many names and much history come together in one city: Timișoara, Timișoara, Timișoara, Timișoara or Timișoara and more …

https://discover-timisoara.com/

From Tulcea to Sulina or vice versa, to Sf. Gheorghe, Crișan, Mila 23 and many other places in the Danube Delta.

https://www.navromdelta.ro/

Book your ticket(s) online and just enjoy the beautiful nature and the journey to your destination.

A photo from Brasov this afternoon. The sun invites you to stay and enjoy .

Read more: https://kronstadt-erleben.de | https://discover-brasov.com

We thank Mr. Mihai Stan for sending us the photo.

Carta Monastery (Kerz in German) is a former Cistercian (Benedictine) monastery in the Făgăraș region of Transylvania, Romania. It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, between the cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș, and is now an evangelical Lutheran church.

The exact date of the foundation of Carta Monastery (Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown. A document from Constance of April 17, 1418, issued by Sigismund, King of Hungary, vaguely states that the monastery was founded, built and granted rights and privileges by its predecessors. Cistercian documents from the 13th-15th centuries, collected and analyzed by Leopold Janauschek, mention the year of the foundation of the monastery as around 1202-1203.

Find out more and also book a tour directly and more:

https://discover-sulina.com/kajak/
https://discover-sulina.com/besucherzentrum/

https://discover-sulina.com/en/kayak/
https://discover-sulina.com/en/visitor-center/

https://discover-sulina.com/ro/caiac/
https://discover-sulina.com/ro/centru-vizitatori/

Honigberg (in Saxon Huntschprich, in Hungarian Szaszhermany) is a commune and a locality, one of the most famous fortified churches, in the county of Brasov, in the Transylvania region.

This fortified church is a completely preserved small fortress with the church in the center. In addition to an interesting museum, you can also visit the battlements, the tower and the church. You really have to have seen it and it is also for families with children, because of the many corridors, staircases and more … an interesting and wonderful experience

About the place: In 1211, the Hungarian King Andrew II granted Burzenland to the Teutonic Knights, who settled here, built castles, brought German settlers to the country and founded villages, including Honigberg.

The first documentary mention was in 1240 under the name of Mons Mellis (“Honey Mountain”), at which time King Bela IV granted the Cistercian Order the patronage of the churches of Marienburg, Petersberg, Honigberg and Tartlau.

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In the middle of one of the most beautiful mountainous regions of the Carpathian Mountains lies the glacial lake Balea Lac, at an altitude of 2,034 meters.

It can be reached directly via the legendary Transfăgărășan road.

The Transalpina or “Calea Regelui”, as the road is still called, has been fully reopened for over two weeks.

It links Novaci in Gorj county and Sebeș in Alba county. The 138-kilometer-long road crosses the Parâng Mountains and has its highest point in the Urdele Pass.

Image/Text source: Destination of the Year

The restaurant/terrace is open daily between 08:00 and 22:00.

https://brukenthal-palace-avrig.com/en/home/

If you want to know how much “German” there is in Transylvania (Romania), you should watch this video. Beautiful images from Transylvania combined with the tradition and longing of Transylvanian Saxons for their homeland.

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Brasov-Ghimbav International Airport had over 3,000 passengers in the first two weeks.

According to a press release of Brasov-Ghimbav Airport, 43 landings and take-offs took place in 16 days.

Flights were operated mainly by DAN AIR airline, charter flights to Turkey and Greece by travel agencies and private aircraft.

Currently, you can fly from Brasov – Ghimbav Airport with DAN AIR to and from destinations in the following countries: Brasov – Ghimbav
✈️ Germany- Nuremberg, Munich and Stuttgart.
✈️ Belgium – Brussels
✈️ England – London
✈️ Spain – Barcelona – Valencia, Madrid and Malaga
as well as from 3 July
✈️ Italy – Rome

Photo Sources: Dan Air and Brasov – Ghimbav International Airport
Text: Cristian Macedonschi

The County Library “Antim Ivireanul” | Râmnicu Vâlcea
The County Library of Vâlcea, located in the capital of the county Râmnicu Vâlcea, was built in 1950 and currently contains over 400,000 books and documents.

In addition to the large number of books, a special feature worth a visit is the glass roof, “Creation of the World”, made of 86 modules, which is unique in Europe in this respect as well. The glass roof has an area of 142 square meters and is 30 meters high from the base of the building.

At the northern end of the Buila Vărsătura National Park, at the foot of the mountains, lies the Bistrița de Vâlcea Monastery. Just a few hundred meters to the northeast, on an adjacent ridge in the middle of the national park’s forests, is the Papusa Monastery (photo).

It is a marvelous church, preserved to this day, in the commune of Costești in Vâlcea county. The church “Schitul Papusa” was built in 1712 by the monks of the nearby monastery of Bistrița, and today it is the parish church for the villagers of Bistrița (a neighborhood of the commune of Costești), with an adjacent village cemetery.

The monastery/church can be reached by a stone/sand road of about 5 km and is best explored on foot.

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After two eventful days in Valcea county (info/photos/posts today and in the coming days) we are looking forward to our next destination … Hermannstadt (Sibiu) …

Located in the Buzău region, close to the GeoParc, the famous mud volcanoes and many other excursion destinations, is the German-speaking Conacul Grigorescu guesthouse/resort.

https://conaculgrigorescu.com/

Alba Iulia is located near the highway, on the road to and from Sibiu. It is definitely worth a visit.

The Sphinx (Sphinxul in Romanian) is a natural rock formation located in the Bucegi Mountains*, at an altitude of approximately 2,215 meters.

*The Bucegi Mountains are located south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania.

The Cozia Monastery, built by Mircea the Elder in 1388 near Călimănești and which also houses his tomb, is one of the exceptional monuments of national medieval art and architecture in Romania.

New Lighthouse and Bird Island on a trip to the mouths of the Danube and the Black Sea.

Thanks Sulina fabuloasa for permission to use these images.

Călimănești is a small town and spa resort in Valcea county, in the historical region Muntenia.

There are many families of storks all over Romania still raising their “little ones”. These pictures were taken on June 30 (yesterday) between Râmnicu Vâlcea and Călimănești (both in Vâlcea county). Simply beautiful

“The Bridge of Lies is one of Sibiu’s most famous landmarks. Built in 1859 at Friedrichshütte in Hesse, it was the first cast-iron bridge in Romania (and the second in Europe).

There are several legends about its name, but as it was also the first bridge not to rest on pillars, it was called the “Bridge of Lies”… and the word “Bridge of Lies” wasn’t that far off.

Ighișu Nou, formerly also called Ighișdorful Săsesc, Ibișdorf, Ighișdorful Săsesc (in Saxon dialect Eibesterf, in German Sächsisch-Eibesdorf, Eibesdorf, Abesdorf, in Hungarian Szászivánfalva, Ivánfalva, Izséptelke), belongs to the municipality of Sibiu Nou in the Transylvanian region.

Ighișu Nou was mentioned for the first time in a document from 1305 by the Chapter of Alba Iulia.

Thanks Your Guide in Transylvania (photo: Adrian Arsu Film) for permission to use this image (July 2021).

Still looking for a special, centrally located hotel for your visit to the European Capital of Culture Timisoara?

The 4* Mercure Hotel is located close to the historic and business center of the city and offers 60 rooms, a rooftop penthouse and a Winestone restaurant with terrace and bar.

Questions, reservations and more information:
https://all.accor.com/hotel/B4B1/index.de.shtml