Lavender, lavender and more … in Transylvania
(30 June 2021)
Lavender is starting to bloom in Transylvania, here in the municipality of Cristuru Secuiesc. From July 1 to July 4 there will be a variety of events related to “Lavender” and anyone who is nearby … a visit is worth it!
Cristuru Secuiesc (Hungarian: Székelykeresztúr, German: Szeklerkreuz) is a small town in Romania, in the Harghita county in the Transylvania region.
You can find more information about events at: Dianna Manufaktúra
Thank you for permission to use these images
Oradea in north-western Romania
(30 June 2021)
The city of Oradea is situated at the eastern edge of the Great Hungarian Plain on the Crișul Repede River (German: Schnelle Kreisch), with the foothills of the Apuseni Mountains ending at the northeastern edge of the city. The city center is about 13 km from the Hungarian border.
Oradea Castle and thus the city is strategically situated at the opening of the Kreish Valley in the Great Hungarian Plain at an average height of 126 m. The river flows almost centrally through the city. Geologically, the caves, some of which reach under the city, are remarkable.
We would like to thank the photographer Maciu Alexandru ( https://www.instagram.com/maciualexandru/ ) for permission to use these images.
Ordâncușei Gorges
(29 June 2021)
The nature reserve is located in the eastern part of the Bihor Mountains (the mountain group of the Apuseni Mountains, which belong to the Western Carpathian mountain range) in the north-western part of Alba county and is home to numerous caves, including Poarta lui Ionele cave. From Arieseni follow DN 75 to the center of Garda de Sus. From there turn left and after about 1 km turn right again at the first crossroads to Poarta lui Ionele and the Ordancusii Gorges. The gorges stretch for 4 kilometers in a picturesque landscape with impressive rock formations that invite you to take a walk also to the nearby Scărișoara glacier.
Miss the Sea
(29 June 2021)
Constanta, the city on the Black Sea. Rest, relaxation and also a little party, many things your heart desires. The water is fresh and the weather invites you to take a stroll on the promenade, a refreshing dip in the sea or a small boat trip (from 10 lei, €2.20).
Churches upon churches, from Bacău to Botoșani
(29 June 2021)
From northeastern Romania (Bacău) it heads north-northeast to Botoșani. Countless churches and monasteries are on this route and we can only show a small selection here.
Braila waterfront
(28 June 2021 / Images: June 2021)
The city of Brăila is the capital of the county of the same name in south-eastern Romania. Brăila is located in the region of Țării Românești, on the left bank of the lower Danube, close to the Danube Delta.
Salina Slanic Prahova
(28 June 2021)
Salina Salina Slănic is located in Prahova county, about 100 km northeast of Bucharest. It opened to visitors in 1970 and was first mentioned in 1686 as a salt mine.
Danube Delta
(28 June 2021)
Nature reserve and biosphere reserve. We can’t capture the true beauties of this delta in photos, but we can help you get an idea of this aquatic paradise that Romania hosts in the south-east. The Danube Delta is a wild and enchanting corner where the only traces of civilization are the boats that occasionally pull through the labyrinth of water channels.
Tour our sincere thanks to photographer Daniel Micu for these wonderful images (2018) for his permission to use them.
Rupea Castle / Fortress
(25 June 2021)
Rupea Fortress (in German: Repser Burg) is located near the town of Rupea (in German: Reps), about 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt) – on the road to Targu Mures – and is one of the oldest castles in Romania.
The castle was built in the 11th century and is the symbol of Rupea (Reps). It can be seen from far above the town on Kohalmer Berg (578 meters). It is first mentioned in documents in 1324, when the Saxons fought against the King of Hungary.
Poiana Brasov – photos from yesterday
(25 June 2021)
Poiana Brasov (German: Schulerau) is located above Brasov (Kronstadt) at the foot of Mount Posevar (Schuler, 1799 m), which marks the border between the Southern and Eastern Carpathians.
In the peaceful village of Poiana Brasov, there’s a ski resort of the same name with slopes and hiking trails in the Posevarul Mountains. An ice rink, an indoor leisure center and a sports complex for tubing and tobogganing are also available. In summer, hikers and cyclists can discover trails in the green mountains. Horseback riding is offered by several stables.
Thank you Poiana Brașov/ România for permission to use these images.
City of Brasov (Kronstadt)
(24 June 2021)
Lavender fields – now
(24 June 2021 / Images: June 2021)
The lavender is blooming, not yet in full bloom … but still beautiful. Pictures of a lavender field near Tudor Vladimirescu (Galati county). You can visit it for free, take photos there and, of course, buy lots of lavender products from the website and take them home with you.
And these lavender fields are also a boon to the insect world. Various butterflies, bees, bumblebees and many many other insects move from flower to flower and fill the fields with life.
Lucian Blaga National Theatre in Cluj Napoca
(24 June 2021)
The Lucian Blaga National Theatre (Teatrul Național Lucian Blaga) is one of the most prestigious theater institutions in Romania. The theater shares the same building as the Romanian Opera. The theater was built between 1904 and 1906 and was part of the Kingdom of Hungary until 1919.
As the Romanian National Theatre, it was officially opened on September 18, 1919 at the same time as the Romanian Opera and the Gheorghe Dima Academy of Music. The inaugural performance took place on December 1, 1919. Today, the National Theater in Cluj Napoca is one of the most important funding agencies for Romanian culture in Transylvania.
We thank the city of Cluj Napoca for permission to use these images.
Timisoara – Victoriei Square
(23 June 2021)
Victoriei Square (former Opera Square) is one of the central squares of Timișoara (in German: Temeswar, Temeschwar and also Temeschburg). It is the place where Timișoara was declared Romania’s first free city on December 20, 1989 during the Romanian Revolution (the overthrow of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu).
On opposite corners of the square are the Opera to the north and the Metropolitan Cathedral (Cathedral of the Three Holy Hierarchs) to the south. From the Opera to the cathedral, the promenade on the right is called “Corso” and the one on the left is called “Surogat”. Around the square there are cultural institutions such as the Romanian Opera, the National Theater, the Hungarian State Theater, the German State Theater, the Mitropolitan Cathedral, Timiș movie theaters, the Banat Museum, art galleries and many more….
Thanks to the city of Timișoara for permission to use these images.
Botanical Garden of Cluj Napoca
(23 June 2021)
The Botanical Garden is located on an area of almost 14 hectares in the southern part of Cluj Napoca.
The Botanical Garden contains over 10,000 plant species from all over the world and is divided into several areas: ornamental plants, plant geography, systematics, economics and medicine. Romanian flora and vegetation are represented by plants from the regions of Transylvania, the Carpathian Mountains, Banat and other areas.
We thank the city of Cluj Napoca for permission to use these images.
Park / Zoo in Targu Mures
(23 June 2021)
The animal park/zoo in Târgu Mureș is a very beautiful animal park with many, many and large green spaces for the animals. It has been in existence since 1964 and covers over 20 hectares. Visitors will find around 120 species and over 500 animals in this park and it is definitely worth a visit.
Târgu Mureș
(22 June 2021)
The city of Târgu Mures (German: Neumarkt am Mieresch) was first mentioned in a document in 1300 and is located on the Mures river (German: Mieresch, Hungarian: Maros) in the Transylvania region of Romania. It is the capital of Mures county.
The area is characterized by mountains and forests. In addition to some lakes, streams and rivers such as the Mures, there are also underground waters. The temperate continental climate creates large seasonal temperature fluctuations with hot, dry summers and cold winters.
Lavender and sunflowers
(22 June 2021)
There are many fields of lavender and sunflowers in Romania. Right now lavender is starting to bloom everywhere… and soon sunflowers can be seen again./p>
Zau de Câmpie – Târgu Mureș
(22 June 2021)
Where is that? Some 40 kilometers from Târgu Mureș, deep in Transylvania. There are many lakes and one – unfortunately – a dilapidated but still beautiful castle (more about this in this morning’s post “Ugron Castle”)
An unfulfilled love story – Ugron Castle in Zau de Campieh4>
(22 June 2021)
The castle of Zau de Câmpie was built on the model of a calendar. It has 365 windows for the days of the year, 4 towers for the seasons, 52 rooms for the weeks of the year, 7 terraces for the days of the week and 12 corridors for the months of the year. The castle is marked by an unfulfilled love story between the owner and a Russian princess.
The owner of the castle, Count Istvan Ugron, the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to Russia, fell in love with one of the daughters of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, but he could not fulfill all the princess’s expectations and demands (including paving the way to the castle with gold coins) and stopped courting her.
It is currently being planned to renovate the castle so that it can be used for various purposes in the future.
Nature, nature and nature again
(21 June 2021)
Poiana Brasov, located right next to the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), offers visitors a wonderful time not only in winter. Enjoy walks, hikes and much more through nature and/or admire the numerous excursion destinations in the surroundings (Bran Castle, Peles Castle, the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), Rasnov Castle (Rosenau), Rasnov Dinopark and many more…. ).
Thank you Poiana Brașov/ România for permission to use these images.
Corvin Castle / Hunedoara
(20 June 2021)
or also called Hunyad Castle, is a medieval fortress in the city of Hunedoara and one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture in Romania. Corvin is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the world and was included in the “30 most beautiful travel destinations in Europe” in 2020.
The castle is one of the most important secular (profane = “secular”, “non-religious”, “non-religious”, “non-holy”, a building for secular purposes) buildings in Transylvania and was built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification.
La Vâltori in Brasov county
(19 June 2021)
La Vâltori in the commune of Lisa is a complex of traditional facilities where clothes are still processed according to old and historic historical methods. Facebook simply refers to it as a ′′laundry “, which – watch the video, seems to be somehow true.
Here’s a video clip about how clothes and laundry were traditionally made and cleaned earlier (and apparently for tourists today).
Thank you La pas..prin România frumoasa for permission to use these pictures.
Museum of Ethnology in Cluj-Napoca
(19 June 2021)
This ethnographic museum (Muzeul Etnografic) is located in Cluj-Napoca and was founded in 1922 by Professor Romulus Voia. It has over 40,000 traditional 19th-century farming objects and a documentary archive with over 80,000 contributions.
The museum consists of two divisions. The pavilion and the entographic park ′′ Romulus Vuia ′′ (outdoor area). The pavilion is located in the palace ′′ Reduta historical monument dating back to the 19th century.
At the term/museum: ethnography or ethnography (ancient Greek ethnography ′′foreign people ′′, graphic scripture: ′′description of peoples ′′) seeks to describe and depict the coexistence, social and political organization and cultural manifestations of a society demarcated from the perspective of a society demarcated by its kin. Understand.
We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for allowing us to use these pictures.
Curtea de Arges Cathedral
(18 June 2021)
A wonderful sight, Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (built in 1517) is a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Curtea de Argeș, Argeș county in the central-eastern part of Romania.
It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Argeș Monastery and is dedicated to the Adoration of the Assumption (Adormirii Maica Maica Domnului), the Mother of God. The cathedral is clad in light gray limestone. The interior is made of brick, plastered and decorated with frescoes.
Thank you Vlad Țepeș – Dracula for allowing us to use this image.
Slănic Moldova
(18 June 2021 / Images: June 2021)
Slănic Moldova is a small town in Bacău county, in the Moldova region of northeastern Romania. The small town is also known as a health resort with medicinal saline springs in Targu Ocna. Slănic is also the name of an important state salt saltworks (saline de stat) in Walla Wallachia.
Theater Iasi
(17 June 2021)
The Iasi Theater Center burned down on the night of February 17-18, 1888 and was rebuilt piece by piece in the following years. A Venetian crystal chandelier with over 100 light bulbs was chosen to decorate the auditorium as early as October 1896 during the first electric lighting tests. The inauguration took place on December 1, 1896. Source images and text (abridged): Turism Iași.
Râșnov Town and Fortress
(17 June 2021)
About 20 km from Brasov (Kronstadt), on the road to Bran is Râșnov (Roșenau). A small town with about 15 td. Residents, a fortress and a dino park. The ideal destination for a visit with the whole family.
Church of the Annunciation
(17 June 2021)
Cuca is 40 km north of Galati, in south-eastern Romania. There are two churches here, a larger one (in the middle of the picture) and a smaller one (on the right in the picture), which are used differently depending on the occasion.
Alba Iulia, also called Karlsburg or Weißenburg
(17 June 2021)
Alba Iulia is located in the Transylvania region, close to Sebes and Sibiu (approx. 75 km). With a long, eventful past, it is certainly one of the oldest cities in Romania and – with currently around 60,000 inhabitants – definitely worth a visit.
Cluj-Napoca (Klausenburg)
(16 June 2021)
Located in northwest Romania and with its own airport, Cluj-Napoca is one of Romania’s largest cities. The city, called Klausenburg in German, is located in Transylvania and has around 450,000 inhabitants (current research as far as possible).
Iași – Evening or night
(16 June 2021)
Speechless … the pictures say it all!
A summer excursion: Dracula’s castle
(16 June 2021)
The castle was mentioned in a document by Count Dracula as early as 1377. There are many stories about Bran Castle (Bran Castle, Brasov County) and just as many movies have been made about it. It is a MUST-see, even if you – already upon arrival – somehow feel reminded of Neuschwanstein & Co. Bran Castle is by far the most developed tourist area in Romania and is a. approached also by buses directly from Bucharest.
Iași – Always worth a trip
(15 June 2021)
Iași, in northeastern Romania, is a city with an ancient history. Once the capital of Moldova, Iași is now one of the largest cities in Romania, characterized by an international airport and over 25,000 students from various faculties. Worth a visit by plane, a road trip should be reserved for those who like to drive a lot. From Timișoara (near the Hungarian border) it’s another 10-12 hours by car, from Sibiu only on country roads.
Night driving is not recommended for many rural roads in Romania! Sometimes the median is missing, other times the verge, pedestrians are usually dressed in dark clothes and it can happen that a cow is warming up on the road (usually in spring or fall) and patiently waits until the driver stops and takes the other lane passing by. There are also potholes to mention, these are certainly more frequent and larger than in Germany and you should pay sufficient attention to them if you are interested in continuing your journey
Roses bloom everywhere
(15 June 2021 / Images: June 2021)
Trandaphires are now in bloom in many towns and villages. You can find them in a variety of colors in gardens, on streets and roadsides, and especially in squares and parks.
This is a picture of the Falezei (seafront) of Galati in south-eastern Romania.
Peles Castle
(15 June 2021)
Peles Castle was built in 1874 and is located near Sinaia in Prahova county, about 50 km from Brasov (Kronstadt). It is one of Romania’s most beautiful castles and has been open to visitors since 1993.
Caraiman Monastery
(15 June 2021)
Caraiman Monastery is an Orthodox monastery that was founded in 1998 in Busteni, Prahova County, at the foot of the Caraiman massif.
Black Sea, Mamaia … yesterday
(14 June 2021)
Konstanza (Constanța): We were there (Mamaia) yesterday and just wanted to be sure. The weather report said rain and around 2pm, almost blue skies (pictures a bit later), 27 degrees and occasional sunbathers already enjoying the beach and the wonderful weather. Then at 15:00, fortunately, we saw the clouds and sat in a solid-roofed restaurant … thunderstorms, hail and rain … until the evening when we leave Constanta again.
It was beautiful, but if you want to swim … you have to wait a bit for the weather gods. A little …
Like a painting … with sea
(12 June 2021)
Again Constanta and the Black Sea two weeks ago (end of May 2021). A beautiful picture, as if made as a motif for a painting.
We would like to thank the photographer, Mr. Marius Nistor, for allowing us to use this image.
Constanța, Mamaia
(12 June 2021)
Constana a year ago and it looks like summer will take a bit longer this year to reach the Black Sea.
It’s nice, but still a bit too cold (22-25 degrees), but before long it will definitely be that time … Sun, beach and sea …
Church and Fortress of Făgăraș
(11 June 2021 / Images: June 2019)
Făgăraș is located on the road between Sibiu and Brașov and you should definitely plan a visit to the fortress and the church (both are next to each other).
Făgăraș (German: Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt) is a town in the county of Brașov in the Transylvania region. The town is shaped by its church and fortress. Legend has it that Prince Negru Vodă left this place to found the Principality of Wallachia south of the Southern Carpathians. At the end of the 12th century the fortress was only made of wood and was enlarged into a stone fortress in the 14th century.
Apuseni Mountains / Western Carpathians of Transylvania
(11 June 2021)
The Apuseni Mountains (also called Apusen, Western Transylvanian Mountains) is a mountain range in western Romania located in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba and Hunedoara.
It reaches peak heights of almost 1,850 m (the highest peak is Cucurbăta Mare at 1,849 meters) and forms the northern section of the Western Romanian Carpathians. The mountain range has an almost circular plan with a diameter of 130 to 150 km and is bounded by the rivers Mureș, Someș and Barcău.
Great pictures from the bear spotter
(10 June 2021)
Approximately 35 km from the city of Brasov (Kronstadt), in the north-east in the direction of Sfântu Gheorghe, is the Medveles találkozóhely bear observation center in Covasna County.
There are still about 6. 000 brown bears in the forests and mountains of the Romanian/Transylvanian Carpathians and anyone who has always wanted to meet a bear “face to face” without risk has the best opportunity to do so in one of these bear observation points. Medveles találkozóhely bear watching center Medveles találkozóhely offers visitors and photographers contact under professional guidance and guidance with many, many offerings, from bear tracking to off-road vehicle tours.
Thanks to Mr. Rader Thierry for permission to use these wonderful images.
In the Danube Delta – We Wait
(10 June 2021)
To visitors but probably much, much more to fresh fish for breakfast, lunch and also just before bedtime.
Botanical Garden, here the Rosary of Galati
(10 June 2021 / Images: June 2021)
The Botanical Garden of Galati (in south-eastern Romania) is one of the most beautiful places in Galati. The first planting was carried out in 1994 and so far the garden “hosts” more than 260,000 trees, shrubs and flowers. With around 5,500 rose bushes and almost 300 types of roses, the rose garden is one of the largest in the region.
In addition to the botanical garden, visitors will also find a natural history museum, an aquarium and a planetarium. Entrance fee garden, museum and aquarium, adult: 6 lei (approx. €1.25)
Piatra Neamț
(9 June 2021)
Lavender in Romania
(9 June 2021 / Images: June 2020)
The lavender is starting to bloom again and many, many fields will soon be dotting the south-eastern regions. A variety of events related to these fields take place in June and early July and are definitely worth a visit.
By boat through the country Zaga Zaga
(8 June 2021 / Images: June 2021)
About 90 km from Galati, just a short drive from Tecuci, in Vrancea county, the resort of Zaga Zaga is located in the Siret delta. Your very own home on the water to relax, fish right outside your front door, wade through the trees in the climbing garden, relax by the pool or attend an outdoor concert … that and much, much more is possible here for young and old.
We decided to take a boat tour (in a pedal boat). A good half hour over lakes and through many canals in wonderful nature. We enjoy the tranquility and see and photograph birds, who are as comfortable here as we are. A great place to relax … we will be back soon …
Find more: Zaga Zaga
Salinele – Turda / Slanic Prahova / Praid
(8 June 2021)
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.
Salina Slănic is located in Prahova county.
And again Magura and something all around
(8 June 2021)
Măgura is a village in Brasov county in the Transylvania region of Romania.
Thanks to Mr. Rader Thierry for sending us permission to use these beautiful images. Thanks
Sarmizegetusa Regia – the Romanian Stonehenge
(7 June 2021 / Images: April 2021)
Sarmizegetusa Regia is located in the Broos Mountains, near the Romanian town of Orăștie, in Hunedoara County (Transylvania) in the area of the municipality of Orăștioara de Sus. The rich deposits of copper, gold and iron in Hunedoara county have promoted intense trade and lively cultural exchange since Neolithic settlement. Bronze Age archaeological discoveries attest to links between the cultures of Lusatia in the north, the Greeks in the south, the Urnfield culture in the west and the Black Sea.
Sarmizegetusa Regia was a military base and capital of the ancient Dacian Empire until it was destroyed in the Second Dacian War of the Roman Emperor Trajan.
Alba Julia Fortress in Alba Julia
(7 June 2021)
The Alba Carolina Fortress in Alba Iulia (Karlsburg) was built between 1715 and 1738 under Emperor Charles VI as a fortification with seven (7) bastions. It served the Habsburgs as a strategic point of defense along the military frontier with the Ottoman Empire. Alba Iulia is close to the highway on the road to and from Sibiu. Definitely worth a visit.
Lut Castle in Fa Fairy Valley
(6 June 2021)
Approximately 40 km from Sibiu (Hermannstadt) in the direction of Brasov (Kronstadt) is the Castle of Lut Valea Zânelor. The construction started in 2014, and today the “clay castle”, which looks like it was built for hobbits, is marvelous and admired by hundreds of visitors every day.
Summer, sun, sea …
(5 June 2021 / Pictures: June 2020)
It will start again soon, maybe another two or three weeks and the temperatures will surely invite you … to the beach, a refreshing swim and much more.
Constanța, Mamaia and many other beaches on the Black Sea are currently preparing for guests.
Targu Mures Park / Zoo
(5 June 2021)
The Park / Zoo of Targu Mures (capital of Mures county in Transylvania, Romania) is a very beautiful zoo with many large green areas for animals. It has existed since 1964 and covers over 20 hectares. Visitors will find around 120 species and more than 500 animals in this park, which is always worth a visit, especially for families.
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Măgura, Transylvania
(5 June 2021)
Măgura is a village in Brasov county and is part of Moieciu municipality. It is located on the eastern side of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, about six kilometers west of Bran Castle.
Thank you Vlad Țepeș – Dracula (Photo @claudiu_alxd) for permission to use these images.
Bigar waterfall legend
(4 June 2021)
Legend has it that a girl’s hair in the Almäjului valley was turned into a waterfall, into which her tears flowed. The boy she was in love with drowned in this waterfall. His name was Bigar. Many lovers who want eternal love come to this place to drink water from the waterfall together.
Bigar Waterfall (in Caras-Severin county in south-western Romania) is fed by underground spring water and flows over a 7-8 meter high conical limestone wall, completely covered with moss.
Sincere thanks to photographer Duma Karoly for his permission to use these wonderful images.
Bucharest, lots of beautiful and historic buildings
(4 June 2021 / Images: June 2021)
Not only the direct center, the Old Town (Lipscani, Old Town) of Bucharest offers a plethora of historic buildings. You can also find them around … and here in Sector 1, partly beautifully restored, partly left to your fate. They bear witness to a bygone era and it’s a pity that so much is lost here year after year.
Impressions from Bucharest … today … Sector 1
(3 June 2021)
On the road from Buzău to Brasov, wonderful nature and wonderful goats
(3 June 2021)
Siriu Lake is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Buzău district. It is situated in a fairytale area, surrounded by forests with a fantastic view. The lake is situated in the upper part of the Buzău River, in the municipality of Siriu in the Buzău district.
Constana and the Black Sea
(2 June 2021 / Images: June 2020)
Summer started yesterday, June 1, at least for the meteorologists among us. But there we are, early June in Constanța, the water is still a bit chilly, but it feels nice. By boat to a small island with cormorants, by gondola over the city along the “Falezei” (translated “cliff”, but actually more promenade).
Soon the “real” summer will be back …
Izvorul Muntelui reservoir in Neamt county
(1 June 2021)
Izvorul Muntelui Reservoir is located on the central part of the Bistrița River in the Eastern Carpathians of Romania, 4 km upstream from the town of Bicaz. The lake, also known as Lake Bicaz, is the largest artificial lake in the Romanian interior. It was created from the construction of the hydroelectric power plant of the same name between 1950 and 1960 and has a water surface of about 35 square kilometers.
Children’s Day
(1 June 2021)
June 1, Children’s Day is a public holiday in Romania as in many other countries around the world.
We wish all children, young and old, a wonderful, eventful and happy day … and that we adults never forget that not only today, but in fact every day of the year should be a day for our children!
