The Glodului Gorges are a nature reserve located in Alba County, within the administrative area of Almașu Mare commune.

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Lake Retezat / Lake Bucura is the deepest glacial lake in Romania and is located in Hunedoara County, in the southwestern 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 almost 30 meters.

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Șiria (in Hungarian Világos, in German Hellburg) is a commune in Arad County.

On the territory of today’s commune, there was already a settlement called “Villa Siri” in 1169. Vilagosvar was mentioned in documents in 1326, referring to the Vilagos fortress, today the Șiria castle ruins.

Part of Șiria’s history is the story of the 13th-century castle ruins. In 1444, the fortress briefly came into the possession of John Hunyadi, and in the second half of the 15th century, it passed to Matthias Corvinus. For strategic reasons, the Habsburg army destroyed the fortress in 1784.

Today, the castle ruins are a popular excursion destination 🥰

Photos: Iuliu Illes

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

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

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

The castle has been in Austria since 1724 and has been owned by the Romanian state since 1918. In addition to the attraction for tourists, the castle is ( and has been used as a background for a variety of Romanian and international film productions. The castle now houses a museum.

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We start at the end, but at the beginning we want to thank the Zitzmann family, who allowed us not only to use the pictures of the trip (end of September 2023), but also to take over the experiences. Thank you

"We drive the Transalpina, but after a few hours we realize that we miss the beautiful part. Google talks about blockage, missing guard rails and that the road was never finished...well, we let it come to that, turn around, drive back (the Transalpina is somehow divided in two) 100erte Schwammerlsucher pull 1000s of kilos of mushrooms from the forest, in large vats that we know from the grape harvest. Incredibly which quantities there are.

We find a great place to sleep, one may drive the road only from 8-18 clock...well we stand anyway, and do not drive. In Romania it is apparently no matter, locals drive around of course also after 18 o'clock, dig for stones, etc.. In the morning then a flock of sheep near us, still spend a lot of time in the wonderful mountain area, to finally arrive in the afternoon at the castle in Hunedoara to visit it."

Thanks to Gerhard Daniela Zitzmann for pictures and text.

The Church of Saint Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara County, in western Romania, is the oldest stone church in the country.

Built in its current form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it used materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church interior features 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian attire.

Historians suggest the site once housed a Dacian temple for the god Zamolxis, later turned into a Roman temple for Mars. The church's origins trace back to the 4th century, making it the oldest church in Romania and Southeast Europe.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

In the Gradistea Muncelului Cioclovina Nature Park in Hunedoara County, you’ll find many gorges, including Crivadia Gorge (Cheile Crivadiei), Banita Gorge (Cheile Banitei), Rosia Gorge (Cheile Rosia), and Taia Gorge (Cheile Taia).

*Note: While "Cheile" translates literally as "keys," in this context, it represents access routes or connections—better understood as gorges in English.

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The Tineretului Park is located in the heart of the city of Hunedoara and is home to the Catedrala (Cathedral) Eroilor.

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All across Romania, on Saturday evening and the following night, the NIGHT OF MUSEUMS takes place.

A variety of events (pictures: Feldioara / Marienburg, Corvin / Hunedoara), open museums and cultural institutions (mostly free of charge) until late at night. Be there!!!!

PS: Some places (like Hunedoara) start the events already on Friday. However, the Night of Museums takes place on Saturday evening, as this day is closest to International Museum Day on May 18.

As every year, on May 17th the Night of Museums takes place throughout all of Romania (here the announcement for Corvin Castle, Hunedoara County, for 2025).

Almost all museums, many galleries, and more across the country are open on this Saturday, May 17th, until midnight and sometimes even later. Admission is free and there are also many additional events and activities. A wonderful experience.

Looking back at previous years with beautiful pictures from the Night of Museums 2023 at Corvin Castle / Hunedoara. We thank Go Hunedoara for allowing us to use these pictures.

Wildly romantic for some, hard work with many hardships for others—in the Apuseni Mountains, both come together. Who is happier... everyone must decide for themselves. More does not always mean better... at least not when it comes to one’s own satisfaction.

The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain range in western Romania. They reach peak heights of almost 1,850 meters (highest peak: Cucurbăta Mare at 1,849 meters) and form the northern section of the western Romanian Carpathians. The range has an almost circular shape with a diameter of 130 to 150 km, is bordered by the Mureș, Someș, and Barcău rivers, and is located in the counties of Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Alba, and Hunedoara.

We thank the photographer Gerd Deeken for allowing us to use these pictures.

Hunedoara Castle (also known as Hunedoara Castle, Iron Market Castle in German, Corvinilor Castle or Huniazilor Castle in Romanian, Vajdahunyadi var in Hungarian) is one of the most important non-ecclesiastical buildings in Transylvania.

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The rock castle was built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification and is located in the south-western part of Hunedoara (German: Eisenmarkt) in western Romania.

After 1440, Hungarian statesman and military commander Johann Hunyadi had an existing fortification converted into the ancestral castle of the Hunyadi family. In the second phase of construction, the castle was extended from 1458 under King Matthias Corvinus. At the beginning of the 17th century, Prince Gabor Bethlen carried out another major remodelling of the building. As a result, the castle today is a mixture of different architectural styles.

Every year, the Night of Museums takes place throughout Romania (here the announcement for Corvin Castle, Hunedoara County, for 2025).

Almost all museums, many galleries, and more across the country are open until midnight and sometimes even later. Admission is free, and there are also many additional events and activities. A wonderful experience.

Looking back at previous years with beautiful pictures from the Night of Museums 2023 at Corvin Castle / Hunedoara. We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures.

Beautiful pictures of wild daffodils in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County, from May of the year before last.

We thank Go Hunedoara (photos: Marina Szekely) for the permission to use these pictures.

Beautiful pictures of the botanical garden "I Giardini di Zoe" from March 2024.

The garden, also known as Banpotoc Garden, is located east of the city of Deva (in German Diemrich), on the left side of the A1 motorway (heading towards Sibiu), in the Banpotoc village of Harau commune.

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The Petrele Waterfall is also called the Maria Magdalena Waterfall by locals.

It is located in the Pietrele Valley in the Retezat Mountains (Hunedoara County in western Romania) at an altitude of approximately 1,450 meters.

We thank Go Hunedoara (pictures: Liana Marin) for allowing us to use these pictures.

The gorges are located in the municipality of Banita in Hunedoara County and take place along the high limestone walls.

They are about 300 meters long and have been dug by deep water in limestone. On quiet summer days, they can be visited, waterproof shoes are a necessity, because the path in the keys also leads through the water.

The height of the rock walls is about 10-15 meters and shows how the water eroded the rock. In many places, the rocks form a roof, which has been formed by horizontal erosion depending on the current for hundreds of years.

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The Butii Gorge is located in the Retezat Mountains, not far from the small town of Uricani.

Cliffs and slopes up to one hundred meters high, a series of meanders (winding bends of a stream), numerous caves, bubbling springs, waterfalls, and natural dams made of huge rocks accompany visitors who enter the gorge on an old cobbled road from Roman times.

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Lunca Ponorului or Fundătura Ponorului, also known as “Palma lui Dieu”, is the valley of the river Ponor in the Șureanu Mountains.

The valley is located in the Grădiştea Muncelului Natural Park in Hunedoara County.

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The town of Orastie (in German: Broos, in Hungarian Szaszvaro) is located in the county of Hunedoara in the south-west of Transylvania.

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Beautiful images of the city and fortress of Hunedoara from March 2024.

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The Church of Saint Nicholas in Densuș (Demsdorf), Hunedoara County, in western Romania, is the oldest stone church in the country.

Built in its current form in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple, it used materials from the Dacian fortress of Sarmizegetusa. The church interior features 15th-century frescoes depicting Jesus in traditional Romanian attire.

Historians suggest the site once housed a Dacian temple for the god Zamolxis, later turned into a Roman temple for Mars. The church's origins trace back to the 4th century, making it the oldest church in Romania and Southeast Europe.

We thank Go Hunedoara for granting permission to use these images.

The cave is located on the road that connects the Jiului Valley with Țara Hațegului, about 6 km from the city of Petroșani.

The Bolii Cave is a natural formation that is accessible along its entire length.

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

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

The Prislop Monastery is a monastic settlement near the village of Silvașu de Sus, in Hunedoara County.

In 1564, a small church was built here by Zamfira, the daughter of Moise Vodă from Wallachia. This monastic church, dating back to the 16th century, has been declared a historical monument.

Many thanks to Relu Chiriac for allowing us to use these images.

The Castle of the Transylvanian Wolves is located in Chimindina (Hunedoara county), just 15 minutes from Deva.

"In the distant past, the Castle of the Wolves of Chimindia was the place where the Great White Wolf gathered the wolves of Dacia to plan support in the Dacian-Roman war. Rooted in medieval history and used as a military base by Austria-Hungary, the castle combines historic architecture with the beauty of nature, offering an oasis of tranquillity.

The 15,000-square-metre courtyard is illuminated by miniatures of traditional households and churches created by master builder Ion Rodoș, the only Romanian folk master in the Book of Records. The courtyard also offers a spacious play area, and the ticket price of 20 lei (€4) includes all activities for children."

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The city of Deva is located in Hunedoara County, near the highway connecting Timisoara to Sibiu in Transylvania.

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The Pestera Cave is located on the road that connects the Jiu Valley with the Hateg Valley, about 6 kilometers from the town of Petrosani in Hunedoara County.

Bolii Cave is a natural opening, accessible along its entire length.

We thank Ms. Corina E. Mateescu for permission to use these images.

The Forester’s Shower waterfall in the Jiețului Gorge in Hunedoara County during autumn.

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A small selection of cities, places and destinations that you should definitely visit when traveling through Romania.

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City of Sighisoara in Mures County | Barsana Monastery in Maramures County | Corvin / Hunedoara Castle in Hunedoara County | City of Sibiu in Sibiu County | Bran Castle in Brasov County | Peles Castle in Prahova County | Putna Monastery in Suceava County | the Black Sea and its beaches | the Carpathian Mountains, nature and sooooo much more