Danube Delta again

(30 September 2021)

Here it is beautiful again, blue skies and up to 20 degrees. The weekend is just around the corner and the Danube Delta is inviting you to take a trip through untouched and wonderful nature.

Our thanks go to Danube Delta boat trips – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for allowing us to use these very beautiful and atmospheric images.

Our tip: camping in Sibiu county

(30 September 2021)

Camping Two Worlds welcomes its guests in Blăjel (German: Kleinblasendorf) in the county of Sibu. Diverse excursion destinations, many activities, the Fagaras Mountains and the city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt) await visitors.

Cin fifteen (15) tent pitches (on request with electricity connection), clean swimming pool (12 m x 5 m), bicycles for rent, library (also with German literature), a wide selection of card games, darts, badminton and much more are available.

A communal barbecue, breakfast service, lunch (quality – 4 stars) and free Wi-Fi is also available. Also available to rent rooms and more.

Learn more (in Romanian, English, German, Dutch, French): www.doualumi.com

Please note: from November 1 to March 31 the campsite will be closed due to the winter holidays.

Piatra Neamt

(30 September 2021)

Piatra Neamț in eastern-northern Romania is the county seat of Neamț County. The town was founded in the late 14th century and after the establishment of a princely court by Stephen the Great, Prince of Moldavia (1433-1504), it developed into a renowned center of arts and crafts. The nearby town of Târgu Neamț was the center of a colony of German-speaking settlers in the Middle Ages; the name “Neamț” is an old Romanian term for “German”.

Piatra Neamț is about an hour’s drive (60 km) from the city of Bacău.

St. Precista Fortress Church

(29 September 2021)

High up on the highest point of the bank, with a fantastic view of the Danube is the church of St. Precista in Galati. The church is the oldest building in the city and was consecrated in September 1647 during the reign of Vasile Lupu. The building style of the church, which was also used as a defensive fortress, is typical of Romanian church architecture of the 20th century.

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

Europe Summit in Salzburg

(29 September 2021)

Holidayland Romania, the German-speaking hospitality network in Romania and Holiday in Romania presented themselves at this remarkable event in Salzburg on September 28, 2021 in Austria.

We thank Cristian Macedonschi for his energy, dedication and support and look forward to many, many projects and actions together.

Bánffy Castle in Bonțida

(29 September 2021)

Bánffy Castle in Bontida (in Hungarian Bonchidai Bánfffy-kastély) is known as the Versailles of Transylvania and is an architectural ensemble built by the Bánfy family in Bontida, Cluj County.

The center of the complex of buildings reflects the Renaissance, the installations and later alterations were made in the 18th century in Baroque style and in the 20th century in classical and romantic style (Neo Gothic Gallery from 1855).

Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko for permission to use these images.

Cocoșu Monastery in spring

(28 September 2021 / Images: May 2020 / April 2018)

The Cocoșu Monastery is located between Galați / Braila and the city of Tulcea in the Danube Delta, at the foot of the “Dealul Cocoșului” hills. It was founded in the second half of the 17th century, the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1910. The monastery includes a monastery, a series of monastic apartments, a bell tower, a chapel and a church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Cheile Turzii – German: Thorenburger Klamm

(28 September 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 approximately two-kilometer-long gorge is crossed by the Hășdate stream, which has cut into 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.

Maggura and surroundings

(25 September 2021)

Măgura is a village in Brasov county, Transylvania.

Thank Mr. Rader Thierry for sending us permission to use these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

Horezu Monastery

(25 September 2021)

Horezu Monastery (also known as Hurezi Monastery) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery of nuns located in the historical region of Valahia Mica in Valcea. At the foot of Căpățânii, a mountain massif of the Transylvanian Alps, in the village of Romani de Jos, the monastery is located about three kilometers (by air company) north of the small town of Horezu.

The cries of the nocturnal birds of prey (Romanian loons) that roost in the woods surrounding the monastery probably gave the place its name. The monastery was founded in 1692 by the then prince of Wallachia Constantin Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) and was built in 1709 Until 1862 it was a man’s monastery. After the monks were transferred to Bistri ta, the nuns came to the monastery. The monastery complex has been restored several times since 1827 and is under conservation.

On a hill the monastery complex is surrounded by two fortifications. The exterior of a smaller wall surrounded the entire monastery estate with its hermits. The second is formed on three sides by different buildings and in the east by a wall. The entrance to the monastery is on the south side of a belfry, armored with a solid wooden gate with steel. The monastery church of Sfin ti Impara ti Constantine and Helen built in the middle of the complex in a cross shape is 32 meters long and 32 meters high and was built between 1693 and 1697 In the vestibule of the church there are some tombs, most beautifully equipped with marble and carved casing for Prince Brâncoveanu, but it did not fulfill its purpose and therefore was never used. The large iconostasis is carved in lime wood and encased in gold.

The square chapel with an octagonal tower, whose windows are the light source of the chapel, is located on the west side opposite the entrance to the church and was erected in 1697 The frescoes of the formation were created between 1705 and 1706 and are still in good condition today.

Text: Wikipedia. Thanks to Relu Chiriac, Galati for allowing us to use these pictures.

Poiana Brasov… snowing again soon

(24 September 2021)

It’s time to get in the mood for these pictures (March 2021) and maybe already plan a winter vacation in Romania. Fall is here and of course we all wish for a ‘Golden October’. But the time after will be wonderful too, with lots of snow…. let’s romp, play, play, play, have more fun.

The photos show the ski resort Poiana Bra sov (directly next to the town of Bra sov, German: Kronstadt) in March 2021. And yes, in a good two months it will be time again, everything will be white.

Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these pictures.

Butterflies, butterflies and more…

(24 September 2021 / Images: summer / fall 2021)

beautiful pictures from the Plopiului corner of the Cluj district of butterflies, wrinkles and a diverse plant world.

Thanks to Mrs. Anja Steinhoff for permission to use these pictures. Thank you Anja!

Cluj – Faget – Salicea

(24 September 2021)

A short trip to the outskirts of Cluj Napoca in the towns/districts of Faget and Salicea. By bike, a journey of about 3 hours, a distance of 30 km and an altitude of 430 meters up and down again. Pure nature right on your doorstep … for relaxation, pleasure and much more!

We thank Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for her permission to use these beautiful images.
Images: https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

Holiday Events in Romania

(23 September 2021)

Facebook and our website for events, presentations of selected accommodation options and destinations, activities, tours and more …

We present to you: Conacu Boierului, “Conacul Boierului” in Mehedinți district // Horseback riding in the Romanian Carpathians with Trasee Hipparion // Pensiunea Iara, hotel / guesthouse in the Danube Delta, Tulcea district // Casa Pelinica in Brasov district // Hotel Conacul Ambient ***** in Brasov county and many more …

Events – Urlaub in Rumänien or https://events-romania.com

Lake Tarnița in Cluj county

(23 September 2021)

Lake Tarnița is a reservoir in the Romanian county of Cluj between the municipalities of Râșca, Mărișel and Gilău west of the city of Cluj-Napoca. With an area of 2.15 square kilometers, a length of almost 9 km and a maximum depth of over 70 meters, it is a popular tourist and excursion destination. Find out more …

Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania for permission to use these wonderful images.

Prislop Monastery in Silvașu de Sus, Hunedoara county

(22 September 2021 / Images: April 2021)

Thanks to Relu Chiriac for allowing us to use these images.

Sarmizegetusa Regia – the Romanian Stonehenge

(22 September 2021 / Images: April 2021)

Sarmizegetusa Regia is located in the Broos Mountains, near the Romanian town of Orăștie, in the 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 finds testify 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 the capital of the ancient Dacian Empire until it was destroyed in the Second Dacian War of the Roman Emperor Trajan.

Churches in Cluj Napoca

(21 September 2021)

Thanks to the city of Cluj for the wonderful pictures and permission to use them. Cluj Napoca is located in north-western Romania and is the second largest city after Bucharest.

Bucharest City Hall

(21 September 2021)

The seat of Bucharest’s municipal administration, the City Hall, was built between 1906 and 1910. It is the former palace of the Ministry of Public Works and has been on the list of historical monuments since 2004.

Thanks to the City of Bucharest for permission to use the photo.
Source: https://www.pmb.ro/orasul/utile/3/60

Putna Monastery in Suceava county

(21 September 2021)

Putna Monastery, in northeastern Romania, is located about 70 kilometers from the city of Suceava. It belongs to a group of Romanian Orthodox monasteries – the so-called Moldavian monasteries – in southern Bukovina (a historic landscape on the border between central, south-eastern and eastern Europe).

St. Nicholas Church in Densuș

(21 September 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 again built a temple there, which was dedicated to the god Mars. Given its later prehistory, the origins of this church in Densuș date 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.

Romania – an undiscovered natural paradise

(4 September 2021)

Landscapes, animals, nature and people in silent and profound unison with each other. Romania, a country largely very poor, unknown and in spite of everything wonderful!

Thank you Ms. Ildiko Farkas for your permission to use these impressive images.

Autumn in Hunedoara county

(20 September 2021)

It will be fall and beautiful. Pictures from the Retezat Mountains, Hunedoara county, western Romania. Waterfalls, lakes, mountains and a beautiful fall plant invite the hiker…

Thank you Go Hunedoara for permission to use these images (with Iulia Andreea Dragus).

Alba Julia Fortress in Alba Julia

(20 September 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

Find out more about the fortress / citadel and its history

Transalpina – nature, nature and nature again

(19 September 2021)

The Transalpina, also known as National Road 67C (Romanian for national road), is a major tourist road in Romania. It crosses part of the Carpathian Mountains (also known as the Transylvanian Alps), connects the district of Gorj in the Lesser Romanian Country with the county of Alba Iulia in Transylvania, and reaches a height of up to 2,140 meters.

We thank Ms. Ildiko Farkas for her permission to use these beautiful images.
Images: https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

Cocoșu Monastery

(19 September 2021)

Cocoșu Monastery is located between Galati / Braila and Tulcea (city in the Danube Delta), at the foot of the hills “Dealul Cocoșului”. It was founded in the second half of the 17th century, the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1910. The monastery includes a monastery, a number of monks’ apartments, a bell tower, a chapel and a church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Once you are in the area, it is definitely worth a visit

Lake Scropoasa

(19 September 2021)

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

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

The blue beauty of Lake Retezat

(18 September 2021)

Lake Retezat / Lake Bucura is the deepest glacial lake in Romania and is located in Hunedoara county, in the south-western part of the Retezat Mountains at an altitude of 2,040 meters. It has an area of up to 10 ha (1 ha = 10,000 m2) and a depth of up to almost 30 meters.

Thanks to Go Hunedoara (Images: Carmen Paraschiv) for permission to use these images.

Mountain of honey in Brasov county

(18 September 2021)

The municipality of Harman (in German Honigberg) is located in the historic region of Burzenland, approx. 12 kilometers northeast of Brasov (Kronstadt)

Hungarian King Andreas II in 1211, Burzenland awarded the Order of German Knights, who settled there, built castles, brought German settlers to the country and established villages such as, among others, Honeyberg. After clashes with the king, the order was again displaced from Burzenland in 1225, but the German settlements remained.

Thank you Vlad the Impaler-Dracula for permission to use this photo.

Bucovina – Moldovan monasteries

(18 September 2021)

The Moldavian monasteries are located in Bucovina and were built in the 15th and 16th centuries in what was then the Princely Tower of Moldova. The monasteries are famous for their magnificent frescoes. Many of the buildings go back to Stephen the Great, who is believed to have founded a monastery for every battle he won. Eight are World Cultural Heritage sites. The special thing about Moldovan monasteries is their colorful painting, which is unique in Europe. The monks also wanted to bring the contents of the Holy Scriptures closer to the inferior people who could neither read nor write. And so they used the monastery’s interior walls, facades and protective walls to depict scenes and parables from the Bible in colorful drawings, paintings and frescoes. They are considered absolute masterpieces of Byzantine art.

(Text and images: Georg Schenk … Thank you very much)

Porumbacu de Jos in Transylvania

(18 September 2021)

Porumbacu de Jos is a municipality in Sibiu county (German: Hermannstadt) in the Transylvania region of Romania. The place lies midway between Făgăraș (German: Fogarasch or Fugreschmarkt) and Sibiu and is also known by the German names Unterforrembach and Unterporumbach.

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

Castles, palaces and more in Romania

(17 September 2021)

Romania is rich in history and therefore … equally rich in corresponding buildings. There are still 300 fortified churches in Transylvania today, plus fortresses, palaces, many castles and ruins galore.

Learn more about Romania (German and Romanian)

We would like to thank the photographers / Facebook groups for the images for allowing us to use them.

Sunset at Vâlcan Pass (Vulcan)

(16 September 2021)

The Vulcan Pass is a mountain pass in the Romanian district of Hunedoara in the Jiu Valley. The nearby town of Vulcan is named after the pass.

Thank you Go Hunedoara (Images: Marina Szekely) for permission to use these images.

A fall day … in Galati / Braila

(16 September 2021 / Images: September 2021)

Fall is starting, but it’s still pleasantly warm (between 23 and 28 degrees) in southeastern Romania.

A visit to the Galati’s zoo and in the evening something to go for a walk on the waterfront of Braila (approx. 15 km from Galati) and eat ice cream … just beautiful

County Museum of History Brasov / Weavers Bastion

(16 September 2021)

The Museum of History of the City and County of Brasov was founded in 1950 and is housed in the former parish hall in the center of the Council Square (Piața Sfatului) or partially in the Weavers’ Bastion of Brasov (Kronstadt).

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 caliber weapons that could be used through narrow, circular bullet holes throughout the galleries. Two watchtowers were built for the guard, which monitored the city from a military point of view as well as from the point of view of possible fires.

After restoration, the Weavers’ Bastion was turned into a museum.

The ruins of Șoimoș

(15 September 2021)

Șoimoș is a village in Arad county, Romania, where there is the ruin of the medieval castle, situated high above the law.

To visit the ruins of the castle you have to go east of the village, about 250 meters up the hill. The oldest part of the castle is Burgfried, the castle courtyard covers an area of 35 × 22 meters. In the northern part of the Renaissance tract there is a balcony, known as Isabella Jagiellonica, who lived here from 1541. In the south part of the complex there is a knight’s chamber and a chapel.

The castle of Șoimoș (German also Falkenstein) was first mentioned in 1278, “Castrum Somos”, in a Latin document.

Images: Mariana Anatoneag, pixabay, mary1826

Waterfall Pietrele / Maria Magdalena

(15 September 2021)

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

We would like to thank Go Hunedoara (images: Liana Marin) for permission to use these images.

A little more sunshine – Braila Zoo

(15 September 2021 / Images: October 2020)

Fall is coming and the days are getting colder, hurry to the zoo and enjoy the sunshine and warmth.

Review – fall in Brasov County

(14 September 2021)

These photos were taken in the municipality of Holbav (German: Holbach) in the county of Brasov (Transylvania). There are atmospheric images that invite you to linger, but also to take extended hikes.

All our Facebook posts from the last months/years:
D: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/stories/
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Thanks to Mrs Ligia Ogrutan for permission to use these impressive images.

Trips in the Danube Delta – wonderful

(14 September 2021)

Mai especially now, in September, it’s great to go boating in/through the Danube Delta … either for two (2) hours or for a day.

It’s not too hot, but not too cold and every guest is welcome, much is possible and the fauna and flora are indescribably beautiful. If you love nature, water and birds … you’re definitely in the right place here. It is an experience that will be remembered for a very long time.

More information and offers about tours/boat trips can be found here (Languages D / EN/ RO): https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de/…/plimbari-cu-barca…/

Find out more about the Danube Delta (Limbi D / EN / RO): https://urlaub-im-donaudelta.de/

Thank you Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for good cooperation and permission to use these images.

Fortified Church / fortified church in Biertan

(14 September 2021)

The church is located in the municipality of Biertan in Sibiu county in Transylvania. Biertan is one of the first German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in a document in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it stands out thanks to a string of villages around a central square above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (Episcopal See of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which fostered the building of one of the largest agricultural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania that is definitely worth a visit. Find out more …

Thank you Go_out_Romania for permission to use individual images.

Monastery of Mracunei Valley

(13 September 2021)

Valea Mracunei Monastery is located in the area of the Danube Strait (Cazanele Mici) in the Iron Gate Natural Park (Iron Gates Natural Park) in Mehedinți County in south-western Romania.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac for allowing us to use this image.

Viscri Village and Fortified Church

(13 September 2021)

Viscri (German: weisskirch, Hungarian: Szászfehéregyháza) is a village in Brasov county in Transylvania. It is located northwest of the town / castle of Rupea (German: Reps) and southeast of the town of Sighișoara (German: Schääßburg). The village counted between the 18th cent. and 20., approx. 700 inhabitants, mainly Transylvanian Saxony plus part of the Romanian village. Viscri is distinguished both by the castle of the church and the village structure characterized by Saxon courts.

The village was founded by Transylvanian Saxony at the end of the 18th century and was first mentioned in 1185.

In the 18th century, a small Romanian church was erected here in front of the Germanic Saxon settlers (a Hungarian-speaking population in eastern Transylvania). In the 13th century, there was an extension. After the first Turkish invasions, the church was fortified in the 18th century and a military ring with military towers was erected.

Thanks to picture photographer Brian Randall for permission to use the pictures.

Autumn in the mountains through Brasov

(13 September 2021)

Autumn invites you to go hiking and sightseeing, but also to ride an electric bike in the beautiful nature. România oferă peisaje diverse și frumuseți naturale… în fiecare anotimp.

Thank you Royal Compass for permission to use these pictures.

Sighișoara – beautiful and rich in history

(12 September 2021 / Images: August 2021)

It takes many hours if not days to explore the town of Sighișoara in Mureș county. It goes over a lot of cobblestones and sometimes you feel like you’re not in Romania, but rather in an old town in Saxony… for example in Meissen or similar.

Sighisoara was founded in the second half of the 19th century by German immigrants, “Saxony” in Transylvania.

The town has retained its multicultural character to this day. Town tables and tourist information are labeled in Romanian, German and Hungarian. There are kindergartens where German is spoken, as well as a primary school and a high school, where German is offered as the language of instruction. The school issues the German-speaking high school diploma, which is also recognized by German universities. In addition, there are several Protestant churches and a lively community life in the town.

Sturdza Castle in Miclăușeni

(12 Septembrie2021)

This castle, also known as Strudza Palace, was built between 1880 and 1904 by Gheorghe Sturdza and his wife Maria in the village of Miclăușeni. It is located in north-eastern Romania, about 65 km from Iasi.

The building was erected on the site of a boyar’s house at the end of the 19th century, and the exterior walls of the building were decorated with numerous relief decorations. The castle is furnished with marble staircases, rosewood furniture, terracotta and porcelain stoves. It has an extensive library and several collections, including medieval weapons and costumes from the 16th century. It can be viewed daily and can also be hired for weddings and events. A restaurant is available in the castle grounds and overnight accommodation is available.

Thank you for permission to use these images: https://www.instagram.com/go_out_romania/ and https://www.instagram.com/romania_ig/

Tudor Vladimirescu Monastery

(11 September 2020 / Images: November 2019)

On the road from Galati to Tecuci, Tudor Vladimirescu monastery is located in south-eastern Romania.

City of Oradea / Baile Felix

(11 September 2021)

The city of Oradea (German: Großwardein) is the capital of Bihor county in northwestern Romania. The city was first mentioned in 1080 as a Roman-Catholic diocese (document from 1113) and belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. After World War I, Oradea went to Greater Romania and later back to Hungary. It was taken again in October 1944 and has since belonged to the territory of Romania.

Just a few kilometers away is the internationally known health resort of Băile Felix (German: Bad Felix), with its thermal springs. Famous guests have included Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and painter Salvador Dali. Today Bad Felix is the largest health resort in Romania with 200 springs.
Find out more …

Thank you for permission to use these images: https://www.instagram.com/oradea.de.poveste/ and https://www.instagram.com/oradeainimagini/

Lake Ballea and Waterfall

(10 September 2021)

Lake Bâlea is located at an altitude of 2,034 meters in the Făgăraș Mountains nature reserve in Sibiu County. It is 360 meters long and up to 11.5 meters deep.

The lake can be reached by car in summer on the Transfăgărășan route, in winter only by cable car. Bâlea waterfall, also called “Howl of Bâlea”, is also located in the Făgăraș Mountains, between the Moldoveanu and Negoiu peaks, at an altitude of over 1,200 meters.

Thank you Your Guide in Transylvania for allowing us to use these images.

Last leap at Oktoberfest Brasov

(10 September 2021)

…. and somehow “almost like home”

Pictures from the Oktoberfest in Brasov, which can be visited until Sunday, September 12.

Learn more about Oktoberfest: Oktoberfest Romania

Peles Castle – Wonderful views

(10 September 2021)

It is a former royal castle dating back to the 18th century and was built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I. Built in Romania.

It is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, on the road to Brasov, in a valley of the Bucegi Mountains.

Seven terraces surround the castle. Some of the 160 rooms can be visited and the castle museum contains weapons, sculptures, 18th-century furniture and decorative objects and an orchestrion. The castle captivates mainly by its magnificent woodwork.

Thanks to Mr. Georg Schenk for his permission to use pictures of him.

Transalpina – nature, nature and nature again

(9 September 2021)

Transalpina, also known as National Road 67C (Romanian for national road), is a major tourist road in Romania. It crosses part of the Carpathian Mountains (which is also called the Transylvanian Alps), connects the district of Gorj in the Lesser Romanian Country with the county of Alba Iulia in Transylvania, and reaches a height of up to 2,140 meters.

We thank Ildiko Farkas for her permission to use these beautiful images.
Images: https://www.facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75

Maggura and surroundings

(9 September 2021)

Măgura is a village in Brasov county, Transylvania.

Thanks to Mr. Rader Thierry for sending us permission to use these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

Iasi – the cradle of Romanian culture

(9 September 2021)

Iași was the capital of Moldavia between 1564-1859, one of the two capitals of the United Principalities between 1859 and 1862 and the capital of the Kingdom of Romania between 1916-1918.

You should not miss the opportunity to come to Iași, where “every stone speaks of the past” and a large number of historical buildings, monasteries, museums and memorials. You could say that Iași is a veritable national museum of history and art.

Iași is probably the fourth largest city in Romania (after Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara). Population figures fluctuate between 350 Tds. and 800 thousand, depending on the source and the surrounding area or just the city.

Find out more about cities in Romania: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/de-vizitat/orase/

St. Paraschiva at sunset

(8 September 2021 / Pictures: November 2020)

This church (Biserica Sfânta Cuvioasa Parascheva) is located at the entrance to Galati and is one of the largest churches in the city. The picture above the entrance shows “St. Wonderful Paraskeva” who was born in Epibatai (now Selimpașa, near Istanbul in Turkey), a village in a Byzantine province in the 10th century and at the age of 15 decided to lead a religious life in a monastery and later as a hermit.

Bookshop Cărturești Carusel

(8 September 2021 / Images: September 2021)

Librăria Cărturești Carusel is much more than just a ′′’bookstore’. It is located in the historical center of Bucharest and covers six (6) floors with a total area of 1,000 m2.

A bistro on the top floor, a multimedia room on the lower floor and a contemporary art gallery on the first floor invite you to view, browse, stay and shop.

The elegant 17th-century building was owned by the famous Chrissoveloni banking family in 1903, then confiscated in the communist era and turned into a business. After 1990, the building was brought back to life by the current owner Jean Chrissoveloni, in cooperation with the architectural firm Square One.

Arad – in western Romania

(8 September 2021)

The city of Arad was first mentioned in 1078 and has a rich cultural and historical heritage with architectural styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to a variety of cultural events in every season, the visitor will find a large number of art and historical monuments, as well as buildings in baroque, renaissance, eclectic, classical, neo-gothic or secession style in and around the city of Arad. Aflați mai multe …

Hunedoara / Corvin Castle – wonderful pictures

(7 September 2021)

Hunedoara Castle (Corvin’s Castle or Huniazilor Castle, in Hungarian Vajdahunyadi) is one of the most significant, non-ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania. The rock castle was built on the remains of an 18th-century military unit and is located in the southwestern part of Hunedoara in western Romania.

The mentioned castle has many other names (Corvin’s Castle, Corvinus Castle, Corvinesti Castle, Corvin Castle, Eisenmarkt Castle, Black Castle, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hunyadi Castle), which can be attributed to this location.

After 1440, Hungarian statesman and army leader Johann Hunyadi had an existing military institution converted into the Hunyadis headquarters. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. In the early 19th century, under Prince Gábor Bethlen, there were major changes to the structure. Today’s castle therefore has a mixture of different architectural styles.

The castle was in Austria in 1724 and became Romanian state property in 1918. Besides attracting tourists, the castle is (and has been) used as a backdrop for a variety of Romanian and international movie productions. There is a museum in the castle these days.

Thank you Go Hunedoara for permission to use these wonderful pictures.

Botosani in North-East Romania

(7 September 2021 / Images: October 2020)

Botoșani is the birthplace of many Romanian poets and thinkers. It is the birthplace of poet Mihai Eminescu, composer George Enescu, painter Ștefan Luchian, mathematician Octav Onicescu and many others. Botoșani has about 100,000 inhabitants and is a green oasis with many historic buildings, surrounded by the Eastern Carpathian Mountains and bordering Moldova and Ukraine.

Autumn in the mountains through Brasov

(7 September 2021)

Autumn invites you to go hiking and sightseeing, but also to ride an electric bike in the beautiful nature. Romania offers diverse landscapes and natural beauty… in every season.

Thank you Royal Compass for permission to use these pictures.

Mogoșoaia Castle, near Bucharest

(6 September 2021 / Images: September 2021)

In Ilfov County, just a few kilometers northwest of Bucharest (Romania’s capital), Mogoșoaia Castle is located on the shores of Lake Mogoșoaia in Mogoșoaia. The castle contains a main courtyard and many buildings such as the watchtower and the church ′′Sf. Gheorghe′′ close to the courtyard.

The Wallachian Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu built the castle between 1698 and 1702 on the widow’s Mogoș (later named Mogoșoaia) in the Brâncoveanu style named after him.

In 1714, when Constantin Brâncoveanu was executed in Constantinople with his entire family, the Ottomans confiscated all the family’s possessions and turned the palace into a Han (a kind of inn). In the following decades, the castle was conquered, destroyed and rebuilt several times, until it was owned by George III in 1912 Valentin Bibesco married the French writer Marthe Bibesco, who was born into Romanian nobility. He gave the property to his wife, Marthe Bibesco then rebuilt the castle intensively.

The castle can be visited without entrance fee, it has a wonderful large park where you can / are allowed, for example, to have a picnic or just laze the day away. Inside the castle you pay a fee of approx. 10 lei (2,10 euro) for parking, restaurants, museums and much more… also an extended walk with the rest on a bench overlooking the lake… many things are possible and beautiful.

Beware… you should not take the camera with you or put it in your pocket!!! Pictures with your cell phone are no problem, but as a ‘camera owner’ you are already vehemently advised at the entrance that for professional photography you have to pay a fee of 400 Lei (approx. EUR 80).

Cocoșu Monastery

(6 September 2021)

Cocoșu Monastery is located between Galati / Braila and Tulcea (city in the Danube Delta), at the foot of the hills “Dealul Cocoșului”. It was founded in the second half of the 17th century, the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1910. The monastery includes a monastery, a number of monks’ apartments, a bell tower, a chapel and a church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Once you are in the area, it is definitely worth a visit

Cluj – Faget – Salicea

(5 September 2021)

A short trip to the outskirts of Cluj Napoca in the towns/districts of Faget and Salicea. By bike, a journey of about 3 hours, a distance of 30 km and an altitude of 430 meters up and down again. Pure nature right at your doorstep … for relaxation, pleasure and much more!

Thank you to Ildiko Farkas for her permission to use these beautiful images.
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Clocota Waterfall

(5 September 2021)

Clocota Waterfall is located in Hunedoara county, near Geoagiu-Băi. Although not very high, it impresses by its casing and its surroundings.

We thank Ildiko Farkas for her permission to use these beautiful images.
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Museum of Ethnology in Cluj-Napoca

(4 September 2021)

This ethnographic museum (Muzeul Etnografic) is located in Cluj-Napoca and was founded in 1922 by Professor Romulus Voia. It has more than 40,000 traditional 19th-century farming objects and a documentary archive with more than 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.

Romania – an undiscovered natural paradise

(4 September 2021)

Landscapes, animals, nature and people in silent and profound unison with each other. Romania, a country largely very poor, unknown and in spite of everything wonderful!

Thank you Mrs. Ildiko Farkas for your permission to use these impressive images.

Bucovina – Moldovan monasteries

(4 September 2021)

The Moldavian monasteries are located in Bucovina and were built in the 15th and 16th centuries in what was then the Princely Tower of Moldova. The monasteries are famous for their magnificent frescoes. Many of the buildings go back to Stephen the Great, who is believed to have founded a monastery for every battle he won. Eight are World Cultural Heritage sites. The special thing about Moldovan monasteries is their colorful painting, which is unique in Europe. The monks also wanted to bring the contents of the Holy Scriptures closer to the inferior people who could neither read nor write. And so they used the monastery’s interior walls, facades and protective walls to depict scenes and parables from the Bible in colorful drawings, paintings and frescoes. These are considered absolute masterpieces of Byzantine art.

(Text and images: Georg Schenk … Thank you very much)

The oldest water mill in the Făgăraș region

(3 September 2021)

This mill in the village of Ohaba (in Brasov county, in German: Kronstadt) has been in operation since 1873 and still produces flour and malai (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.

Assumption Cathedral (Bacau)

(3 September 2020 / Pictures: August 2019)

The Church of the Assumption in Bacau is the third largest cathedral in Romania after the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Bucharest and the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Baia Mare. Find out more …

Peles Castle – Wonderful views

(3 September 2021)

Peles Castle is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia. It was built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I of Romania and seized by the communist regime in 1947. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Peles was transferred back to the former King Michael, who at the time was living in exile in Switzerland. The bay windows and paved walls are reminiscent of Hohenzollern Castle, the home of the king. Seven terraces surround the castle. Some of the 160 rooms can now be visited. The castle museum has weapons, sculptures, furniture and decorative objects from the 15th-19th centuries, as well as an orchestrion. Above all, the castle impresses with its splendid woodwork.

Find out more about Peles Castle

Text and images by Georg Schenk … Thank you very much

Evening mood in Poiana Brasov

(2 September 2021)

The place Poiana Brasov (German: Schulerau) is located above the city of Brasov (Kronstadt) at the foot of Mount Posevar (German: Schuler, height 1,799 meters), which marks the border between the southern and eastern Carpathians. Many leisure activities in summer and also in winter await the visitor in and around Poiana Brasov.

Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these images.

Iron Gates Nature Park

(2 September 2021)

Near the village of Dubova (Mehedinți County) in the Poarta de Fier Nature Park (Iron Gate Nature Park) there is the statue of King Daker Decebalus (ca. 86 to 106 n Chr). It is 55 meters high, was created between 1994 and 2004 and is the largest / tallest rock sculpture in Europe.

Thanks to Relu Chiriac for allowing us to use these beautiful pictures.

Ochiu Bei and Beusnița Waterfall

(2 September 2021)

Lake Ochiul Beiului (Bei’s Eye) is located in the Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park in south-western Romania (Caras-Severin county), close to the border with Serbia and the villages of Deutsch-Orawitz (Oravița) and Steierdorf (in the east-west or east, respectively).

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

Thank you Ochiu Bei for permission to use these beautiful images.

Following in the footsteps of the Transalp – nature, nature and … nature

(1 September 2021)

A trip for the next possible vacation time? The Transalpina (National Road 67C) crosses part of the Carpathian Mountains and connects Gorj county in the Lesser Walla Wallachia with Alba Iulia county in Transylvania. It reaches a height of up to 2,140 meters.

We thank Mrs. Farkas Ildiko (Farkas Ildiko) for permission to use these beautiful pictures.

Autumn is here

(1 September 2021)

Somewhere in Sibiu county, close to the city and yet somehow close to the mountains. Autumn is slowly arriving here, and nature is resting.

We would like to thank the photographer Gerd Deeken for permission to use these images (end of August 2021).

Romania’s haunted forest, Hoia Baciu

(1 September 2021)

Just outside Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg), in north-western Romania, lies the Hoia Baciu Forest, one of the most visited forests in the world, also known as Romania’s Bermuda Triangle. Why? Over the decades there have been hundreds of reports of paranormal activity, ranging from mobile phone outages, sightings of balls of light and ghosts, to people and animals disappearing and returning years later.

The Hoia Baciu Forest takes its name from a shepherd in the region who disappeared into the forest with his flock of sheep. Another story tells of a five-year-old girl who went into the forest and five years later came back wearing the same clothes and not looking a day older. Many stories are about a glade in which nothing grows, and although scientists have examined the land and determined that everything is fine.

And whether you are looking for the supernatural or just an interesting hike, this forest is a fascinating and unique place and definitely worth a visit.

Thank you Vlad the Impaler – Dracula for permission to use these images and text areas.

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