The monasteries of Bucovina are located in Suceava county in northeastern Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevița, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Mănăstirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Botoșana, Cajvana, Pătrăuți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Șcheia, Ilișești, Udești, Baia, Râșca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorâta, Dorna Arini, Ciocănești, Panaci, the cities of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca, and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni, Vatra Dornei.

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Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branching off after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branching off after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branching off after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

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Shortly after the end of Brasov (Brasov) in the direction of Sinaia (Bucharest) turn left towards the gorge Sapte Scari (Seven Stairs).

It’s a good one-hour walk up the gorge or. the seven stairs, which is lined by a stream with clear, cool water and lots of nature and also …

Timisoara (also known as Temeswar in German), European Capital of Culture 2023, is located in western Romania, in the historic Banat region, and is the capital of Timis County.

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The Red Lake (der Rote See) is a natural reservoir in the Harghita district of northeastern Romania.

It is located in the Hasmas Mountains, on the upper bank of the Bicaz river and at the foot of the Hasmas mare peak, near the Bicaz gorge, about 25 km from Gheorgheni and about 30 km from Bicaz (Neamt district).

Images (AP), mid-July 2022

Images of the Transalpina, “Road of Kings”, from June 2023.

Thanks to Mr. Michael Steffen for sending the images, which he took during his June 2023 motorcycle tour in Romania.

In addition to the natural beauties, there is of course much more in the Danube Delta, for example, plenty of fish.

There are many traditional dishes, and the preparation is not quite like in German kitchens. But from my own experience, it is very, very tasty

More about the Danube Delta and many, many wonderful pictures:
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Sinaia is a town in Prahova county, located on the Prahova river valley, surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains.

From Sinaia (altitude above sea level: 767-860 meters above sea level) up to an altitude of 2,000 meters, and in winter there are also several ski lifts operating.

Transfăgărășanul and Făgăraș Mountains during the day and at sunset.

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The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized by both the fortified church and the village structure, characterized by Saxon farms.

The town of Targu Mures, first mentioned in 1300, is situated on the Mures river (German Mieresch, Hungarian Maros) on the road from Brasov to Cluj Napoca.

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The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized by both the fortified church and the village structure, characterized by Saxon farms.

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Teiuș monastery in Caras-Severin county was built in 1999. It contains several small churches surrounded by an impressive garden with roses and trees.

Thanks Mountain Banat for permission to use these images.

The monasteries of Bucovina, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and known as the Moldavian Monasteries, are located in Suceava County, in northeastern Romania.

They include the areas and monasteries of Putna, Sucevița, Vatra Moldoviței, Arbore, Mănăstirea Humorului, Cacica, Botoșana, Botoșana, Cajvana, Pătrăuți, Mitocul Dragomirnei, Șcheia, Ilișești, Udești, Baia, Râșca, Slatina, Vama, Sadova, Fundu Moldovei, Pojorâta, Dorna Arini, Ciocănești, Panaci, as well as the cities of Gura Humorului, Dolhasca and the municipalities of Suceava, Siret, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Fălticeni and Vatra Dornei.

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Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branching off after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branching off after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, branching off after Sibiu in the direction of Brasov) and on the Transfăgărășan, Lake Bâlea, Vidraru Dam and the Olt River.

Here: Getting up and down the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us images from his trip, which he made in August 2023. Thank you, Roland

Certainly one of the oldest monasteries in Romania is Corbii de Piatra Monastery.

It is located in the village of Jgheaburi, Corbi commune, Argeș county. It was built in a cave complex in 1512, during the reign of Neagoe Basarab (1512-1521).

The monastery church is carved into the rock (sandstone). Next to the church, also carved into the rock, is the monastery’s trapeza, a room which, according to tradition, is said to have been used by Neagoe Basarab as an open-air courtroom for public trials. The monastery is located about 400 m from the center of Corbi, on the left bank of the Doamnei River. The cave church was carved into a massive rock wall, about 30 meters high and 14.5 meters long.

Thanks to the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

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

See images from early April 2023 that will charm and delight.

Thanks to photographer Ovid Meyer ( facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011175371598 ) for permission to use these wonderful images.

The new boutique hotel “Casa Chitic” has a wonderful location in the center of Brasov, Transylvania region and is only a few meters from many tourist attractions such as the Black Church.

The visitor will find a hotel with historical architecture combined with all modern standards and modern comforts.

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Sibiu is a city in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

The old city center and the city walls were built by Saxon settlers (Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries, and many of their original features are still preserved today.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these images (photos from early April 2024) and for his permission to use them.

How it could be easier and ‘decelerated’.” Kayaking through the Danube delta,

Make time for nature and also have time to relax and immerse yourself in another world

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Sibiu is a city in the historic region of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.

The old city center and the city walls were built by Saxon settlers (Transylvanian Saxons) in the 12th and 13th centuries, and many of their original features are still preserved today.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these images (photos from early April 2024) and for his permission to use them.

At the beginning of September, cross the new bridge from Brăila over the Danube, continue for about 15 km to Macin and continue straight ahead for about 500 meters after you reach the end of the village.

Then turn left from the main road to the Izvorul Tămăduirii Monastery (also Macin Monastery) and as soon as you turn left again to the monastery, park on the right and walk to the right … into the Macin mountains.

Butterflies, lizards, a tortoise and lots and lots of nature all the way to the Vraju peak, (probably) the highest point in the mountain range, 335 meters above sea level. A marvelous view of the monastery and its surroundings towards the Danube Delta, Brăila and Galați, including the new bridge over the Danube, rewards the ascent in the afternoon, when it is still around 28 degrees.

Duration of the ascent/ descent hike: 4 hours, the last 30-45 minutes of which are rockier and therefore good footwear is a must. The hiking trails are well signed and easy to follow/find.

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The people of the Danube Delta. In addition to the many resorts, tourist offers, tours and much more, there are also them… the people who have been living in the Danube Delta for decades or even hundreds of years and who contribute to the charm and atmosphere of this region as much as the wonderful flora and fauna.

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

Pure relaxation, being pampered with delicious meals made with local produce, a swimming pool and yet adventure all around.

20% discount for those who book early until February 15:
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Conacul Grigorescu (Buzău county, near the village of Berca) offers a family atmosphere and is centrally located in the triangle Bucharest – Brasov – Danube Delta. It’s also a perfect starting point for excursions to the Dealu Mare wine region or for hiking and sports adventures in the UNESCO Buzău Geopark.

Romania is famous for… Papanasi, Clatite cu inghetata (ice-cream pancakes), Prajitura (cake) Greta Garbo and many more

Simply delicious
PS: More pictures and recipes in comments are welcome

More than 20 different trips/tours, with around 100 departure dates, are available from the German language specialist for Romania, DRS Reisen GmbH in Stuttgart > https://drs-reisen.de/reisen-tourangebote/

# A 6-day wine tour to the best wine cellars in Romania, starting April 29, June 16 or July 12?
# Eight (8) days exploring Banat, Transylvania and Wallachia, from April 27, May 23 or June 27?
# Eight (8) days discovering Transylvania, the monasteries of Moldavia and much more, from April 17, May 25 or July 3?
# And much more…

Pictures from last years August, which will be repeated in six months time. It was hot, very hot (32 to 38 degrees and sometimes more) and the water was wonderfully refreshing.

Our destination was Vama Veche , the southernmost place on the Romanian Black Sea coast, just a few hundred meters from the Bulgarian border. This year, 30 degrees are already forecast for the end of June, and from the beginning of July the summer vacation on the Black Sea starts…

Romania’s coastline stretches for about 70 km and includes, in addition to Vama Veche, towns such as Constanța, Mamaia, Mamaia-Sat, Eforie Nord and Sud, Costinești, Olimp, Neptun, Mangalia and others. There are also long (and deserted) beaches in the Danube Delta region between Sulina and Sf. Gheorghe.

Vama Veche is mainly frequented by a young crowd; it’s the party epicenter, practically the “Malle” of Romania, with around 3,000-4,000 visitors on weekends and non-stop loud music.

The cave is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters in the nature reserve Piatra Rea (in the Rodna Mountains), near the Cailor waterfall.

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

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Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @world_walkerz) for permission to use this image.

O imagine minunată a Castelului Peleș, situat la aproximativ 1,5 kilometri nord-vest de orașul Sinaia, în județul Prahova.

Castelul a fost construit între 1873 și 1883, la comanda regelui Carol I (Karl I) al României.

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

Der See Ochiul Beiului ( Das Auge des Bei ) befindet sich im Nationalpark Cheile Nerei-Beușnița im Südwesten von Rumänien ( Landkreis Caras-Severin ), nahe zur Grenze zu Serbien und den Dörfern Deutsch-Orawitz ( Oravita ) und Steierdorf ( im Ostwesten bzw. Osten ).

It is up to 3.6 meters deep and about 15 meters in diameter. The fairy-tale green-blue water never freezes over in winter, as the lake is permanently supplied with water from a spring.

Thanks Ochiu Bei for permission to use these wonderful images (taken at the end of May 2023).

Romania has a large number of salt mines, most of which are open to visitors all year round. It’s a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a day trip.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj county
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Praid Salina, Harghita county
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Salina Slanic, Prahova county
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# Salina Ocnele Mari, Valcea county
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# Salina Târgu Ocna, Bacău County.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. With the Trotuș mine, located at a depth of 240 meters, it hosts the largest respiratory disease treatment unit in the country. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in the salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today to extract, process and sell salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

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

If you want to visit Charlotenburg, you can find this place in the Romanian Banat, Timis County.

Charlotenburg (or Sarlota, also known as Barita) is a village in the commune of Bogda, Timiș county. It is the only “round village” in Romania.

The village was founded by 32 families (171 people) who emigrated from Baden-Württemberg, Alsace-Lorraine and the German-speaking Trentino region. Its existence owes much to Count Karl-Ignaz von Clary and Aldringen, who was appointed president of the Banat administration in 1769. The village was designed and built in a circular shape with an inner diameter of 210 meters.

Thanks to Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these images and the corresponding (partial) text/explanation.

The archaeological site of Băile Romane (a former Roman thermal bath) and Băile Daco-Romane (a new thermal bath, now used for treatments) is located in Geoagiu-Bai, about 45 km northeast of Deva, in Hunedoara county.

Geoagiu-Bai is a balneoclimatic (balneotherapy) holiday resort, 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 traveller.s_bucket_list ( https://www.instagram.com/traveler.s_bucket_list/ ) for permission to use these images (Băile Române).

Sibiu at night … a city full of life.

In spring, summer and fall, temperatures are very pleasant at night as well, and many people come out to meet for a coffee in the city, to take advantage of the many offers or simply to stroll around the historic center of Sibiu.

Guided tours of the city can be found here: https://heide-reisen.de/en/homepage-english/

Beautiful pictures from July 2023 from the district capital Oradea in Bihor county.

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A small selection of must-visit cities, places and destinations on a trip through Romania.

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City of Sighișoara in Mureș county | Bârsana Monastery in Maramureș county | Corvin’s Castle / Hunedoara in Hunedoara county | City of Sibiu | Bran Fortress in Brasov county | Peles Castle in Prahova county | Brasov City

If you travel on the road (E671) from Timișoara to Arad, you will pass the commune of Vinga (Theresiopolis in German) about 25 km before Arad.

The two churches are very large for such a small community. The Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church, on the left in the picture) and the Roman Catholic Church (Catholic Church, on the right in the picture and in other pictures).

The first documentary mention of Vinga dates back to 1231. After it was sacked and destroyed by the Turks, Vinga was resettled in 1737 and 1741 by about 125 families of “Bulgarian-Bavarians” from Cyprovts in western Bulgaria, who crossed the Danube and settled in different parts of the Banat Plain. On August 1, 1744, Vinga received the status of a town with a magistrate and various privileges from Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

The Black Eagle Palace is a secession-style commercial arcade built in 1908 with a glass roof and cafes and boutiques inside.

The village/community Barsana (old spelling Birsana) is located in the Maramures district.

Situated in a beautiful landscape, Barsana has tourist attractions such as the wooden church “The Entry of the Mother of God from the Church” built around 1720 in the center of the village.

The monastery of Barsana, located on the south-eastern outskirts of the village, was first mentioned in 1390, but abandoned and dismantled again in 1800. The buildings on the site today were rebuilt in wood at a later date. A convent of Romanian Orthodox Romanian Orthodox nuns is located there today.

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Mamaia brought the heat this summer … epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs dancing until sunrise and … pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: plan your 2025 summer vacation now!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome summer 2025

Images from the summer of 2023 of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar), the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj county in Transylvania (probably*).

With about 400,000* inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania. It’s home to universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings dating back to the time of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Surrounding the main square, Union Square, is the Gothic Church of St Michael and an equestrian statue of the 15th-century King Matthew Corvinus. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

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

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

* Possibly also Iași, Timișoara or Constanța. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

DRS Reisen GmbH, a new tour operator from Stuttgart (D), offers more than 20 different trips in Romania with almost 100 travel dates in 2025.

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Culture, coach and wine tours, nature, the Danube Delta, cycling, sightseeing and much more … take a look!

Images from the summer of 2023 of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar), the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj county in Transylvania (probably*).

With about 400,000* inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania. It’s home to universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings dating back to the time of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Surrounding the main square, Union Square, is the Gothic Church of St Michael and an equestrian statue of the 15th-century King Matthew Corvinus. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

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

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

* Possibly also Iași, Timișoara or Constanța. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

Cozia National Park is located in the north-eastern part of Valcea county, within the administrative radius of Brezoi, Călimănești, Racovița, Perișani, Sălătrucel and Berislăvești municipalities.

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Thanks to the photographer Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

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

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

The German-speaking Kálnoky’s guesthouse in the Transylvanian village of Miklósvár / Micloșoara dates back to the 19th century. The building has been carefully restored to preserve the original charm and character of the time and place.

The village itself doesn’t have a great infrastructure, so no claims to technical perfection can (and should) be made. It’s living history in a wonderful setting… if you like it, you’ll love it and never forget it.

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Both the Transalpina and the Transfăgărășan are open… and especially here, but in many other regions, you can meet them again… brown bears.

Our big request in advance:
DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!
DO NOT ATTRACT BEARS!

BEARS are wild forest animals and not “objects of adventure”, please respect this during your trip and when you encounter one or more bears! Have fun, but stay in the car and keep going slowly.

There are around 8,000-10,000 brown bears living in the wild in Romania, and more and more bears are being attracted to roads and cities, the bears unfortunately getting food from some travelers and so they keep coming back on the roads, even with their cubs.

We understand, it’s quite an experience … but bears can also be dangerous and, more importantly, by feeding them, you are destroying the natural basis of life and perhaps even the life of animals … for a moment of attraction.

Therefore, please let the bears… be bears and show responsibility … Do not feed the bears and please do not stop when you see one or more bears by the roadside. This behavior will attract the bear because it thinks it has food. However, leaving your vehicle in such a situation to get a closer look at a bear should NEVER happen. Thank you!

A worth reading article on dealing with bears:
https://www.trentino.com/…/verhaltensregeln-bei…/

It should be noted that feeding bears in Romania has now become a punishable offense. Your vacation can end quickly and prematurely here!

The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized by both the fortified church and the village structure, characterized by Saxon farms.

In addition to the “typical German” shops like Lidl, Penny, Kaufland, DM and many others, there are many more shopping opportunities in Romania than in Germany and Austria.

The so-called “Grocers” in every village and almost on every street corner (comparable to the Edeka stores of 30 years ago) in the cities are open 7 days a week, many of them (especially in the cities) even 24/7.

Unlike in Germany and Austria, all supermarkets in Romania are also open every day (even Sundays), usually from 7:00 to 22:00 or from 10:00 in shopping centers. Before public holidays or during school vacations, some supermarkets may even be open 7 days a week / 24 hours a day (e.g. the Carrefour supermarket chain in France).

But, back to the pictures, there are daily markets (called piata, comparable to German weekly markets, but seven times a week) all over the country, which also offer fresh produce (mostly fruits and vegetables, bakery products, but also many other products) fresh from the region and from neighboring or nearby countries (Turkey). One thing that makes Romania even more attractive for a vacation … Walking through the market every morning and buying fresh food for the day. Where else can you do that in German-speaking countries?

As for prices, the images are as of March 2023 in LEI (RON) (5 Lei / Ron corresponds to approx. 1 Euro)

Please note: The prices are in 2024 and have increased in some cases depending on the offer / season and, more importantly, vary greatly from region to region. The pictures shown are from Galați. The city is in a quiet location, directly on the Danube (800 meters wide and more) and at the beginning of the Danube Delta (bordering Ukraine). Current daytime temperatures, using this week (June 10-15, 2024) as an example: 27-35 degrees.

The village of Viscri (German: Deutsch-Weisskirch, Hungarian: Szaszfeheregyhaza) is located in the county of Brasov in Transylvania.

It lies northwest of the town/castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (German: Schäßburg). The village had about 700 inhabitants between the 18th and 20th centuries, mainly Transylvanian Saxons plus a Romanian part of the village. Viscri is characterized by both the fortified church and the village structure, characterized by Saxon farms.

We continue to work on our new information section (sorted by regions in Romania) on camping, caravanning and more.

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

RV and free camping / wild camping | Many things are possible, not all are allowed and some can even be dangerous. Romania’s Carpathian Mountains are inhabited by brown bears, there are many national parks and protected areas, and many things are forbidden. However, if you don’t want to stay in an official campsite, ask in the town you want to camp in. It is certainly possible to stay on private property (with permission), in front of a hostel (with permission) or elsewhere. But please ask… and so that locals can inform you about possible dangers (e.g. bears).

Our online list is still missing a lot of information and details, so please help us to complete this list (in Romanian, German and English).

New places can be added to the site for free and after a quick check we will publish them online. Thanks in advance to everyone who helps us

There is also a small rating system so that those who wish to leave their impressions can do so. Please, of course, choose the right words. Thank you.

About 35 km northeast of the city of Brasov, in the direction of Sfântu Gheorghe, is the Medveles találkozóhely bear observation point in Covasna county. And yes, the name doesn’t just sound Hungarian, it is Hungarian… because in this part of Romania, although situated far in eastern Transylvania, the main language spoken is Hungarian.

Information and details
https://medveles.hu/en/programs/tourist-bear-watching

According to current estimates, about 8,000-10,000 brown bears live in the forests and mountains of the Romanian / Transylvanian Carpathians. Those who have always wanted to meet a bear “eye to eye” in safety have the perfect opportunity here. The observatory offers visitors and photographers the possibility of controlled contact under professional guidance, with numerous options – from bear watching to off-road vehicle tours.

Thanks Observator de urși for permission to use these wonderful images.

Many tourists arrive with their own car or rent a car at the airport and are … a bit overwhelmed by the parking situation in Romania’s cities, so here are some tips and information.

Relaxed parking in Brăila
The city of Brăila is located in south-eastern Romania and has around 150,000 inhabitants. There is always plenty of parking in the center and …

Neighboring city Galati …
The city of Galati is also located in southeastern Romania and is neighboring the city of Brăila with about 300,000 inhabitants. In many parts of the city ( center, but also in the peripheral areas ) parking places are payable ( Monday to Saturday, every 8:00 – 20:00 clock ) Payment can be done via the parking machine on the website or via SMS ( Romanian phone number required ). IMPORTANT: On average, it takes only a short time to find a stylish yellow or orange immobilizer on the front wheel. Depending on the time of day, 200 or 300 lei ( about 40 or 60 euro ) are then due for removal.

Kronstadt ( Brasov ), take/plan time for your search
In the center or close to the center of Brasov ( Brasov ) is almost any time of the day it is not easy to find a parking place. There are few parking places and due to many restrictions ( single streets ) you may need to find a parking place. You really shouldn’t rush here! Parking spaces are subject to a fee ( Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm clock ) and can be via the parking machine on the website ( usually only one or two hours ) or. via the app ( also 24 hours/day ). Also, in Brasov there are paid parking spaces all over the city, so always pay attention to the appropriate signs.

Bucharest … without words
Parking in Bucharest is easy, either in the hotel parking lot or 20 km outside the city. Anyone who has ever been to Bucharest in their car will quickly notice … you need a lot of time, patience and also a certain serenity towards the driving style, which here is similar to some Italian cities. In many districts, downtown, shopping centers and many others, the traffic is usually quite rough ( Navi: in 800 meters you reach your destination. Expected travel time: 48 minutes ) Parking is chargeable and can usually be paid on site, by SMS ( Roman phone number required ) or by app. Depending on the district ( old town ), it is very difficult or at extreme prices ( 300 lei ( 60 euro ) for 24 hours. On a “private parking lot” to find a parking space. Find a hotel with free parking and walk around or use a taxi / Uber or buses / metro, it’s worth it !
In the countryside and small towns

Here is almost always very relaxed, park, point. But please always take a look at any pointers ( usually near sights/destinations ). May also be charged there.

More cities, experiences for parking in Romania are welcome as comments!

And on the side : RO Vignette …, to be able to use the highway, but also the country roads ( so it’s mandatory for every car ) you need a vignette. The Vignette ( RO Viniete ) can be bought and paid online ( German Surface ) one month in advance ( so before your vacation ) Also the costs are manageable and ok. For a car, 3 euro for 7 days, 7 euro for 30 days, 13 euro for 90 days and / or 28 euro for a whole year. Rental cars already have this vignette, but still wondering …

Here the link: https://www.roviniete.ro/de/

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

Please also note that you need a vignette for almost all roads outside cities (highways, but also country roads). The costs are not high, and the vignette can be bought in advance at many gas stations, but also online (at least one month before arrival) https://www.roviniete.ro/en/.

You also need a vignette for traveling to and from Hungary (on the highway). This can also be purchased online (link as above). You can also purchase the Austrian vignette via https://asfinag.at or from gas stations in Germany / Hungary (and of course in Austria, only then it is probably too late). Please always keep/take the invoice with you, in Austria you can also check the receipt in addition to the vignette.

Please note the speed limits in Romania:
max. 50 km / cities
max. 90 km / country roads (even if Google Maps shows 100 km!!!)
max. 130 km / highways.

Even if other drivers (trucks!!!) drive faster in cities, please respect the speed limit. For safety reasons and to avoid fines.

Pedestrians ALWAYS have priority at zebra pedestrian crossings (unless there are traffic lights). Please note!

And … in Romania you must have two reflective triangles and a fire extinguisher in your car. “Normally”, the lack of these in foreign vehicles is not penalized, but it is required by law and should be respected!

Have a good trip | Have a safe journey!

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle) is one of the most important non-church buildings in Transylvania.
The rock castle was built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification. Built and located in the south-western part of Hunedoara ( German name: Eisenmarkt ) in western Romania.

The listed castle bears many other names ( Corvin’s Castle, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Corvin Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle ) which can be traced in its location or its owners.

Hungarian statesman and army leader Johann Hunyadi rebuilt an existing fortification after 1440 to become the ancestral castle of Hunyadis. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended in 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. In the 19th century, Prince Gabor Bethlen made further major changes to the building. As a result, the current castle has a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle has been in Austria since 1724 and has been in Romanian state ownership since 1918. In addition to attracting tourists, the castle is ( and has been used as a backdrop for a variety of Romanian and international movie productions. The castle now houses a museum.

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

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

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

Timisoara, which will also be European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in western Romania, close to the Hungarian border.

Timișoara can be reached by highway (in Germany: A3) in just under 8 hours from the D/A border. Timișoara is the capital and largest city of Timiș county in the historic Banat region. The name comes from the Timiș river, which in ancient times was called Tibisis or Tibiscus by the Romans.

Find out more about Romania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ | https://welcome-to-romania.com/

We would like to thank the city of Timisoara for the wealth of information and images we received and for allowing us to use them.

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

It served the Habsburgs as a strategic point of defense along the military border with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is close to the highway on the road to or from Sibiu (Hermannstadt). Definitely worth a visit.

Thanks to photographer Rene Benner ( facebook.com/rene.benner.1 ) for sending these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

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

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

Thanks to Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures and the corresponding text/explanation.

*Unitarians > Religious community of free faith

Near the town of Anina is the Bigar Waterfall, which was created on the basis of travertine ( tuff limestone ) and on the World Geography website in 2013 topped the list of the most impressive waterfalls in the world.

A large slab of cantilevered travertine, collapsed on June 7, 2021 under its own weight. Since then, the waterfall’s image has changed, but it’s worth a visit and remains.

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

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

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

Thanks to Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures and the corresponding text/explanation.

*Unitarians > Religious community of free faith

Taul Tapului is a glacial lake located at an altitude of 2,130 meters in the National Park / Retezat Mountains, Hunedoara County.

The National Park, with an area of 383 km², is located in the high mountainous area of the Romanian Carpathians. It was established in 1935 as the country’s first national park and is located in the Retezat Mountains, in the western Southern Carpathians.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Images: Ioan Benea Jurca) for permission to use these photos.

Toaca is the second highest peak of the Ceahlău Massif / Ceahlău Mountains in Neamt County, with 1,904 meters.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @valentyn_i) for permission to use this wonderful image.

The Ciucaș Mountains (in Hungarian Csukás-hegégég) is a mountain range in the north of Prahova county bordering Brasov.

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Valea Viilor (German: Wurmloch) is a commune in Sibiu county, Transylvania region.

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

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

Life-size dinosaurs animated and brought to life. A cave in stone time, a small volcano of its own and lots of dinosaur history awaits visitors in the Dino Park (Dino Parc Râșnov) in Brasov county.

As well as countless dinosaurs, there’s lots on offer, just for the little ones and the ‘little ones’. Paint your own dinosaur, sit on a dinosaur train or use the spacious playground. It’s a great trip to the dinopark with the whole family.

Pictures (January from previous years) from Mount Osela in Hunedoara county.

Thanks Go Hunedoara (Photo: Radu Ghiabluc) for permission to use these images.

This church/fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom) in Sibiu county, Transylvania.

Biertan belongs to the first German-Saxon settlements and was officially mentioned in documents in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it is distinguished by a row of houses arranged around a central square, above which rises the imposing fortified church. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (episcopal residence of the Evangelical Church C.A.), which favored the development of one of the largest peasant communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth a visit.

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

Mamaia brought the heat this summer… epic nights, the sea, the beach, clubs dancing until dawn and… pure relaxation with delicious food. Conclusion: now it’s time to plan your summer vacation 2025!

Mamaia – Black Sea – Welcome summer 2025

Hermannstadt (Sibiu in Romanian, Nagyszeben in Hungarian and Hermestatt in Sieburg-Saxon) is a town in the geographical region of Seiburg and was/is one of the centers of the Seven Citizens of Saxony.

Probably in 1147 the first German settlers arrived in the area; they settled on the hill above the river Zibin, today’s Oberstadt. The first documented mention of the town dates back to 1191 as praepositum Cibiniensem; a fool appeared. From 1223 the Latin name is “Villa Hermannni” and from 1241 the German equivalent is Hermannstorf.

In the 14s. Century, Hermannstadt developed into a commercial center of international importance. It was one of the most important towns in Transylvania – perhaps even the most important, as it was not only the center of trade, administration and the church, but also the largest fortress in the whole of Transylvania.

A journey in pictures through the Monastery of the Covering of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dorna-Arini commune, Bucovina region, Suceava county.

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

In 2011, the largest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe was erected on Mount Gordon in Harghita County, between Odorheiu Secuiesc and Praid.

The statue, called the Heart of Jesus, is about 22 meters high, made of iron and stainless steel, and was funded by donations collected by the Lupeni village hall.

Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro
Images: visitharghita.com

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

Discover a realm where mystic and reality come together in the city of Cluj-Napoca, located in the heart of Transylvania.

Visit the Steampunk Museum right in the city center.

Find out more: Steampunk Transylvania

We would like to thank Julia ( instagram.com/jules_the_municorn ) for sending us these photos.

Beautiful pictures from the Transylvania region of Romania … Places & Impressions

“Blue” hour in Sighisoara / Schässburg | gorge / cliff Râpa Roșie | sheep in the ethnological museum Astra in Sibiu | salt mine / salt mine Turda | Kronstadt / Brasov | view from Bran / Törzburg | Zarnesti bear reserve | alley in Bucharest.

We would like to thank Julia ( instagram.com/jules_the_municorn ) for sending us these images.

Country life is very different from city life. It’s marked by family, hospitality, traditions, traditions, deprivation and hard work until old age.

And … it’s often a happier life than we imagine. Those who have little, have fewer worries, and the many daily world news items that we constantly receive on our phones (and don’t necessarily need), reach these people less often, or perhaps not at all.

Thanks to photographer Sorin Onișor ( Sorin Onișor ) for permission to use these atmospheric images.

Pictures from Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) on June 29 and 30. The city is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and capital of Cluj county in Transylvania.

With a population of around 400 000, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania. There are universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings dating back to the time of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Surrounding the main square, Union Square, is the Gothic Church of St Michael and an equestrian statue of the 15th-century King Matthias Corvinus. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

A beautiful town in Mures county and a perfect vacation destination any time of the year.

Sighisoara, or Segesvar in Hungarian, is located in the heart of Transylvania and is one of the few completely preserved medieval towns in the world today.

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A short city tour in Sighisoara (in German Schässburg, in Hungarian Segesvar) with a visit to the Protestant cemetery and the Protestant church with mountain school, a stop at a rustic restaurant and a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Prince Dracula III, who served as a model for Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania

A wonderful and informative video (in English) about Romania. Take 8 minutes and discover cities, nature, history and much more about Romania.

https://youtu.be/a8dHAGQ0hLY

A short city tour in Sighisoara (in German Schässburg, in Hungarian Segesvar) with a visit to the Protestant cemetery and the Protestant church with mountain school, a stop at a rustic restaurant and a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Prince Dracula III, who served as a model for Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania

Vârful Moldoveanu is the highest mountain in Romania, at 2,545 meters. It is located in Argeș county, in the Făgăraș Mountains of the Southern Carpathians.

The most popular routes to get to Moldoveanu are along the paths coming from Podragu and Sâmbăta or through the Viastea Valley.

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A short city tour in Sighisoara (in German Schässburg, in Hungarian Segesvar) with a visit to the Protestant cemetery and the Protestant church with mountain school, a stop at a rustic restaurant and a visit to the birthplace of Vlad Prince Dracula III, who served as a model for Irish writer Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula”.

https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sighisoara/

Text and images by Roland Schmid. Dear Roland, thank you for your efforts, for all you do and for your enthusiasm for Romania

Cârța Monastery (Kerz) is a former Cistercian (Benedictine) monastery in Transylvania.

It is located on the left bank of the Olt river, between the cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș, near the villages of Cârța (German: Kerz) and Cârțișoara (German: Kleinkerz) and is today an Evangelical-Lutheran church.

Thanks Vlad the Impaler – Dracula (Photo: @radu.nita) for permission to use this image.

With Christmas, New Year and the coming of winter/winter solstice, there are many winter traditions and customs that you can admire and experience in Bukovina.

Bucovina (known in German as Buchenland) is a historical region located northeast of the Carpathian Mountains, in the border area between Central, Southeast and Eastern Europe.

Thanks to Sorin Onișor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for permission to use these images (from previous years).

Putna Monastery is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava, in the county of the same name, Suceava. Today it is part of a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – Moldavian monasteries – in southern Bucovina.

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

https://youtu.be/UvQO42x-GFw

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. They can be visited on calm summer days, 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 has been formed over hundreds of years by horizontal erosion, depending on the current.

More information about Hunedoara district:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/hunedoara-county/

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

Prod, formerly Prud (in German Pruden), is a village in Hoghilag commune in Sibiu county, Transylvania. It was first mentioned in writing in the late 15th century.

The church, a Gothic building without tower or fortified choir, was built in the 19th century. In 1902 the old church was demolished and in 1904 the present church was built on the same site.

Credit to photographer Sorin Onisor (https://www.facebook.com/sorinonisor) for permission to use this image.

Located in north-western Romania and with an international airport, Cluj-Napoca is one of Romania’s largest cities.

The city, known in German as Klausenburg, is located in the historic region of Transylvania and has around 400,000 inhabitants.

A small selection of must-visit cities, places and destinations on a trip through Romania.

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City of Sighișoara in Mureș county | Bârsana Monastery in Maramureș county | Corvin’s Castle / Hunedoara in Hunedoara county | City of Sibiu | Bran Fortress in Brasov county | Peles Castle in Prahova county | Brasov City

The German-speaking Kálnoky’s guesthouse in the Transylvanian village of Miklósvár / Micloșoara dates back to the 19th century. The building has been carefully restored to preserve the original charm and character of the time and place.

The village itself doesn’t have great infrastructure, so no claims to technical perfection can (and should) be made. It’s living history in a wonderful setting… if you like it, you’ll love it and never forget it.

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The Danube gorge, also known as the Iron Gates, was once a dangerous passage for ships.

More than 100 km (62 miles) of densely forested mountain ranges, wild and romantic landscapes, the 14th-century Golubac fortress (on the Serbian side) and much more. The pictures show the area around the commune of Dubova, Mehedinți county, in the historic Banat region.

More information and images about the Danube:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/the-danube-boilers/

Thank you Banatul Montan for permission to use these images.

Prislop Monastery is a Romanian monastery near the village of Silvasu de Sus in Hunedoara County.

In 1564, the monastery of Zamfira, daughter of Moise Vodă from Wallachia, was built from the ground. The monastery church dates back to the 16th century.

Find out more:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-prislop-monastery/

Peles Castle is a former royal castle from the 19th century. It lies about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, Prahova county. About 300 meters further up the hillside is the smaller Pelișor Castle.

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Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use this image (early February 2022).

Carul cu Bere is a famous brewery in Bucharest, first opened in 1879.

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

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

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

Galati is the capital of the district of the same name in Moldova, in south-eastern Romania.

It was visited by royal families and was one of the richest cities in Romania. Today it’s a well-known port town near Brăila and definitely worth a visit. In addition to the botanical gardens, the zoo, many parks and museums, churches and much more, approx. 2 1/2 km long promenade along the waterfront, a wonderful view over and to the Danube, which in some places reaches a width of up to 900 meters.

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Thanks to photographer Florin Mocanu for permission to use these images.

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

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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 on the site of today’s town around 400-350 BC. At the beginning of the 2nd century AD the Romans established a camp here. Remains of this Roman fort have been excavated in the urban area of Craiova.

Image source: https://destinatiaanului.ro/
Image: visatorprinlume.ro

Pictures of Valcea county in the summer of 2023. Perfect for all those who love relaxation, springs and healing waters, nature, tradition or even wine and good food.

https://discover-valcea.com

Peles Castle was built between 1873 and 1883 by order of Carol I (Charles I), the first Romanian king. It is located about 1.5 km northwest of the town of Sinaia, in the Prahova district.

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La mulți ani 2025! Happy New Year 2025!