Images from the old town center (Old Town) from Easter Sunday, April 24, 2022…

Voroneț Monastery is located in the municipality of Gura Humorului in Suceava County in the historical region of Bucovina (Bucovina) in Romania.

It was built in 1488 by Stephen the Great in a period of just under four (4) months to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Vaslui.

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Brateiu, formerly known as Bratei, is the main village of the commune with the same name in Sibiu County.

Pictures: Buildings and the sale of copper items by the local ethnic minority of the Roma community.

The village is located in the valley of the Tarnava Mare River, 5 km from Medias. It was first mentioned in a document from 1283. The German name Pretai and the Romanian name Bratei derive from the Latin word “protodiaconus,” which also influenced the Hungarian name of the village, Barathely (Village of the Monk).

Baile (Bath) Govora is a town in the historical region of Oltenia, consisting of the districts Curaturile, Gatejesti, and Prajila.

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The name Govora comes from the Slavic language. In southern languages, govora or govornih means word or sound. The first spa facility was founded in 1887 and had 29 cabins for hot baths. The official opening of the spa resort took place in 1910.

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Mount Toaca, at 1,904 meters, is the second highest peak in the Ceahlau Massif / Mountains (Neamt County) in northeastern Romania and a perfect hiking destination in spring, summer, and autumn (currently there is much, much snow there).

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The History Museum of the city and county of Brașov (Kronstadt) was founded in 1950 and is located in the former parish hall in the center of the Council Square (square) or partly in the Weavers’ Bastion in Brașov (Kronstadt).

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The bastion, defended and maintained by the linen weavers’ guild, was built in two stages between 1421-1436 and 1570-1573. In the first phase, the first two levels of the three battle galleries were built. The upper galleries, built between 1570 and 1573, were intended for small arms that could be used through narrow, circular bullet holes throughout the galleries. Two guard towers were built, which monitored the city both militarily and in terms of possible fires.

After the restoration, the weavers’ bastion was transformed into a museum.

Cheile Manastirii is a nature reserve located in the west of Transylvania, in Alba County.

It is situated in the central-eastern part of the Trascau Mountains (highest peak: 1,250 meters), on the territory of the communes of Ramet (Valea Manastirii village) and Stremt (Fata Pietrii village).

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

The Mărțișor is a typical gift given on March 1st in Romania. It consists of a red-and-white string, usually with a small pendant, and is attached to clothing.

This symbol of spring was originally worn by women and children. The two colors (red and white) represent snow and the sun.

Today, mainly women receive Mărțișor charms, with lucky pendants attached. As soon as a blooming tree is spotted, the Mărțișor is thrown onto its branches, and a wish is made!