Catched
(30 April 2021)
Two beautiful pictures of a fire salamander, taken yesterday in Plopi, Cluj county in Romania.
Thanks to Anja Steinhoff for permission to use these images.
Easter in Romania
(30 April 2021)
This weekend is Easter in Romania, the Orthodox Easter. The highlight is the resurrection service on Easter Sunday night, where the faithful wait for the Easter light in front of the cathedrals with a candle in hand… to bring it home to their own families.
This year may the bunny come to you laden with goodies and good health. Our team wishes you a happy Easter with your loved ones.
Nature, nature and nature again…
(29 April 2021)
Buila-Vânturari National Park: pictures of a walk / hike on the alpine trails Buila-Vânturari National Park, Valcea county at an altitude of over 1,400 meters.
Thank you Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Vâlcea for permission to use these images.
Palace of Culture in Iasi
(29 April 2021)
The building was built between 1906 and 1925 Originally used as an administrative and judicial palace, it has been used since 1955 for culture and various cultural institutions…
Caraiman Monastery in Bușteni
(28 April 2021 / Images: May 2020)
The Caraiman Monastery is located near Sinaia, on the road from Bucharest to Brasov. It is an Orthodox monastery that was founded in 1998 in Bușteni in Prahova County, at the foot of the Caraiman Mountains.
Danube Delta
(27 April 2021)
Find out more about the Danube Delta
Thank you Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for permission to use this image.
Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg)
(27 April 2021 / Images: April 2021)
in Mures county in the Transylvania region of Romania.
St. Nicholas Church in Densuș
(26 April 2021)
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, using materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. There are 15th-century murals in the church, showing Jesus in traditional Romanian clothes.
According to Romanian historians, there was once a Dacian temple on the site of today’s church, which was built for the god Zamolxis. Later conquered by the Romans, they built a temple there again, which was dedicated to the god Mars. Given its later prehistory, the origin of this church in Densuș dates back to the 4th century AD and is therefore the oldest church in Romania and South-Eastern Europe.
Thank you Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images.
And yesterday it was fish
(26 April 2021 / Image: April 2021)
Also, something you can experience in Romania (especially in the Danube or delta areas) every day and without much effort. There is fresh fish … for every occasion … grilled or as soup … simply delicious
Evening mood … photo today near Galati
(25 April 2021)
Thanks to Relu Chiriac for permission to use this image.
Bucharest – capital of Romania
(25 April 2021)
Bucharest is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of the country. With around 2 million inhabitants, Bucharest is the sixth largest city in the European Union.
Prislop Monastery in Hunedoara county
(25 April 2021 / Images: April 2021)
Prislop Monastery is located near the village of Silvasu de Sus in Hunedoara County. The monastery church dates back to the 16th century. In 1564 the monastery was built by Zamfira, daughter of Moise Vodă from Wallachia.
Saint John of Prislop lived here in the 17th century. In the 18th century it was a Greek-Catholic monastery. In the 19th century it was almost abandoned and administered by a few priests. Bishop Demetriu Radu restored the monastery in 1901. After 1975 the monastery was rebuilt as an Orthodox monastery with a community of nuns.
And again Constanta, the old casino
(24 April 2021)
An image from the past, the casino is currently being renovated and restored.
The building was first constructed of wood in 1880, and in 1910 the casino was (re) built in Art Nouveau style according to the plans of architect Daniel Renard. It is the most famous Art Nouveau building in Romania and the symbol of Constanta.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
Constanta on the Black Sea on April 21, 2021
(24 April 2021)
Thank you Marius Nistor Photographer for permission to use these images.
The oldest water mill in the Făgăraș region
(23 April 2021 / Image: April 2021)
This mill in Ohaba village has been in operation since 1873 and still produces flour and malai (the raw material for mamaliga).
It is operated in its 4th generation and has survived the two world wars and the communist system. The mill system is made of two special millstones, which were supplied by Lyon in France. The mill can grind both wheat and corn.
La Casa cu Stuf
(23 April 2021 / Imagini: April 2021)
in Baldovinești, near the town of Braila.
Postavarul Massif (Postavarul Mountains)
(23 April 2021)
Great pictures from yesterday near Brasov.
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these images.
Rock church in the monastery of Șinca Veche
(22 April 2021 / Pictures: April 2021)
Șinca Veche is located in the municipality of Șinca in Brasov county, Transylvania, Romania.
As early as 1204, Șinca Veche was mentioned in a letter of Pope Innocent III. The Cave Church of Șinca Veche is also known by the names: the Temple of the împlinirea rugăciunii, Temple of the Bears, the Cave Monastery and the Monastery Cave (templul împlinirii rugăciunii, templul ursitelor, mănăstirea rupestră, peștera mănăstirea rupestră, peștera mănăstire)
Fortress / Castle Rasnov
(22 April 2021)
Râșnov Fortress is a historical monument and a landmark in Romania. It is located in Râșnov, Brasov County, about 20 km from Brasov.
The fortress was built as part of a defense system for Transylvanian villages. Today’s medieval fortress was probably built between 1211 and 1225 during the rule of German knights from Burzenland.
Learn more about Rasnov fortress / castle
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
Bucegi Mountains
(21 April 2021)
On the way from Sinaia to Bucharest … this afternoon.
Prislop Monastery in Silvașu de Sus, Hunedoara county
(20 April 2021 / Images: April 2021)
Thanks to Relu Chiriac for allowing us to use these images.
Our travel tip: Silba Pension
(20 April 2021 / Pictures: April 2021)
Who plans his vacation in the corner of Făgăraș (halfway from Sibiu to Brasov and vice versa) (there is magnificent nature, the Făgăraș mountains, many monasteries and other sights and Brasov (Kronstadt) and Sibiu (Hermannstadt) are not far away…) here is a very cheap, beautiful and clean top accommodation.
Pensiunea Silba Vad is approx. 20 km from Făgăraș and many excursion destinations can be reached in a short time.
The double room (for 2 persons) costs 140 lei per night (approx. 30 euro, so 15 euro / person) and who looks at the pictures… you can’t say ′′no ′′. The guesthouse is ideal for families as there are many outdoor play options for children, for adults for ′′partying ′′ and more. Every visitor can use the kitchen for self-catering. It’s a tip we have tested ourselves (today) and confidently recommend.
Stork – white stork
(20 April 2021 / Images: April 2021)
The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a species of bird in the family Ciconiidae that hatches year after year here in Romania.
The White Stork is about 80 cm tall and has a wingspan of about 200 cm. With the exception of the black fly arches, the feathered plumage is pure white, the bill and legs are reddish. White storks weigh about 2.5 to 4.5 kg.
Sarmizegetusa Regia
(20 April 2021 / Images: April 2021)
Sarmizegetusa Regia is located in the Broos Mountains near the Romanian town of Orăștie, Hunedoara County, Transylvania, in the commune of Orăștioara de Sus. The rich deposits of copper, gold and iron in Hunedoara county have promoted long-standing commercial and cultural exchanges since Neolithic settlement. Since the Bronze Age, archaeological discoveries have witnessed links between the Lausitz cultures in the north, the Greeks in the south, the Urn field culture and the Black Sea.
Sarmizegetusa Regia was a military base and capital of the ancient Dacian empire until its destruction in 106.
On the road from Brasov to Făgăraș
(17 April 2021)
Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt) in Transylvania
(15 April 2021)
Sibiu is an important cultural and economic center in southern Transylvania with approx. 420,000 inhabitants (source: Google). In 2007, Hermannstadt was the capital of European culture together with Luxembourg.
Thank you Living in Sibiu for permission to use these pictures.
Zgurăști Cave in the Bihor Mountains
(14 April 2021)
Zgurăști cave (part of a cave system in the Bihor Mountains) is located in the village of Garda de Sus, Alba County, Romania, on the steep slope of the Ordancusei valley at an altitude of over 900 meters.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these pictures.
Indescribable…
(14 April 2021)
Flying a drone over and through the Corvin Castle in Hunedoara.
The video was created by HDmDan Videomaker.
Sunflowers and lavender fields – coming soon
(14 April 2021)
Also in Romania (primarily in the southeast) there are fields of lavender, but above all endless areas where sunflowers are grown. It is beautiful to look at and is also suitable for short trips for relaxation and relaxation.
Spring in Romania… a picture from yesterday, created with a lot of love and heartfelt feelings
(14 April 2021)
Cluj Napoca – Hopefully soon
(13 April 2021)
Pictures of big events and emotions from Cluj Napoca in north-western Romania. Once upon a time … and hopefully it will be again soon.
… and rumored to have been the castle of Count Dracula in Transylvania… and attracts 100,000 tourists every year!
Thank you orașului Cluj Napoca for permission to use these images.
Bran Castle
(13 April 2021)
Bran Castle was originally a military defensive fortress built on a stone and rectangular plan. Many structural changes have been made to the fortress over the years, including the south tower, built in 1622 according to Gabriel Bethlen’s plans, the rectangular east tower and between 1883 and 1886 the roof was also tiled.
… and is said to have been the castle of Count Dracula of Transylvania … and attracts 100,000 tourists every year!
Thank you Castelul Bran for permission to use this image.
Târgu Ocna salt pan in north-eastern Romania
(12 April 2021 / Images: April 2021)
Salina Târgu Ocna is located in the spa town of Târgu Ocna in the county of Bacău. It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. With the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m, it is home to the country’s largest facility for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Also in this mine is one of the few places of worship in Romania, which were built in the salt pans and are dedicated to Saint Varvara.
Saline 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 annually.
Târgu Ocna Salt Mine is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents from 1502 and listed as a salt extraction area since at least 1353.
Harman in Brasov county
(12 April 2021)
The municipality of Harman (German: Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Burzenland, about 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt).
In 1211, the Hungarian King Andreas II granted Burzenland to the Order of the Teutonic Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers to the country and founded villages such as Honigberg. After disputes with the king, the order was expelled from Burzenland in 1225, but the German settlements remained.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
Wonderful pictures of the Făgăraș Mountains
(10 April 2021)
The Făgăraș Mountains are located in the mountain range of the Southern Carpathians in Romania. The ridge is about 70 km long and 40 km wide. The mountain range covers an area of almost 2,000 square kilometers and rises with Mount Moldoveanu (west of Brasov) to an altitude of 2,544 meters.
Thank you Fly Over Mountains for permission to use these images.
“The Happy Cemetery” in Săpânța
(9 April 2021)
Just 18 km west of Sighetu Marmației is the “Merry Cemetery”, one of the most visited attractions in Maramureș county. The crosses, which were painted by local craftsmen, are bright and predominantly blue in color.
The idea for this cemetery came from woodcarver Stan Ioan Patras in 1935. He wanted to establish 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. Below, humorous poems, short poems or rhymed texts describe the life of the person buried there. Find out more …
Bucharest … at the beginning of April 2021
(9 April 2021)
Thanks to Mr. Florin Mocanu for permission to use this image.
Beautiful landscapes in Cluj county
(9 April 2021)
The Defileul Someșului Rece National Park, near the municipalities of Măguri Răcătău and Măguri-Mărișel, is located west of Cluj-Napoca in north-western Romania.
Find out more about Cluj-Napoca
Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko Farkas for permission to use these images.
Voroneț Monastery
(8 April 2021)
Voroneț Monastery is located in the municipality of Gura Humorului in Suceava County in the historical region of Bucovina in Romania. It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great over a period of just under four (4) months to commemorate his victory in the Battle of Vaslui.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these wonderful images.
Once again Ochiu Bei and Beusnitsa Waterfall
(8 April 2021)
Simply because the images are so beautiful…
Lots of info, location and other great images in our February post: German | Romanian
Thank you Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.
Always beautiful – Danube Delta
(8 April 2021)
We’ve already had many posts, but nature gives us wonderful and beautiful images and impressions of the Danube Delta every day.
All posts from the Delta at a glance (select the Facebook post on the bottom left): German | Romanian
Thank you Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for permission to use these wonderful images.
Pictures (noon today) from Poiana Brasov, Brasov county
(7 April 2021)
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these images.
Bucegi Mountains
(7 April 2021)
The Bucegi Mountains (German: Butschetsch Mountains) lie south of the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), on the eastern edge of the Southern Carpathians in Romania. It stretches in a horseshoe shape southeast of Bran (Bran Castle). The highest peak of this mountain range is the 2,507-meter-high Omu peak.
More wonderful pictures of this mountain range: Find out more …
Thanks to Mrs Ligia Ogrutan for permission to use this beautiful image.
Historic Old Town of Bucharest
(7 April 2021)
Bucharest is the capital of Romania and the industrial and commercial center of the country. With around 1.9 million inhabitants, Bucharest is the largest city in Romania.
Learn more about Bucharest: Find out more …
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images.
Scoruș waterfall in Valcea county
(6 April 2021)
There are a variety of waterfalls on the upper part of the Bucureasa Mare river, which will certainly make the Scoruș waterfall worth a visit. The waterfall is located near the village of Mălaia in the Valcea Jutețul, southwestern Romania. Find out more …
Thank you La pas..prin România frumoasa for permission to use these images
Danube Gorge – Danube Boilers in Dubova
(5 April 2021)
The Danube gorge, also known as the Iron Gate, was a dangerous passage for ships. Over 100km there are densely forested mountain ranges, wild Romanesque landscapes, the 14th-century Golubac fortress (on the Serbian side) and much, much more to see. The pictures show the area around the municipality of Dubova, Mehedinți county in the historic Banat region. Find out more …
Thank you Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.
Sibiu – a wonderful impression
(5 April 2021)
Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania for permission to use this image.
Valul Miresei Waterfall in Cluj county
(3 April 2021)
The Vălul Miresei Waterfall is also known as Răchițele Waterfall and is located near the municipality of the same name (Răchițele), about 60 km west of Cluj-Napoca.
The waterfall is located on the border of the Apuseni Mountains Nature Park and is worth a visit at any time of the year.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
Făgăraș – fortress and church
(2 April 2021)
On the road from Brasov to Sibiu (and of course the other way around) is the town of Făgăraș (Brasov County) and you should definitely plan a visit to the fortress with its museum and church (both are right next to each other).
Cheile Turzii – German: Thorenburger Klamm
(1 April 2021)
Cheile Turzii (also called Thorenburger Schlucht in German) is a limestone gorge in the Trascău Mountains on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania in Romania, not far from the town of Turda (Thorenburg).
The gorge is about two kilometers long and is crossed by the Hășdate stream, which has cut through the limestone here. The gorge is bordered on both sides by steep walls about 300 meters high, in which there are several caves. As early as 1938, the gorge was placed under nature protection due to the occurrence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. Around 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians and some mammals such as foxes, weasels, wild boars and wild boars still live here on an area of 176 hectares.
Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image.
