Curtea de Arges is a Romanian town in Arges County. It is located on the right bank of the Arges River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges it is one of the oldest towns in Romania. According to a tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who named it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges (Manastirea Curtea de Arges, Catedrala Curtea de Arges) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

Certainly the largest cathedral in Romania and likely one of the largest in Europe built in this millennium. The cathedral is 127 meters high (Cologne Cathedral is 157 meters) and can accommodate 5,000 people across an interior area of 17,800 m².

The total area of the complex, located in the center of Bucharest and in direct proximity to the Parliament building (visible in the background on the left in some pictures), covers حوالي 36,900 m². Construction / planning of the cathedral / complex began in 2009, and full completion (including all additional buildings) will take place in the coming years.

View of the southern part of the city center / old town of Timisoara. On the left side of the picture (with the green area) is Piata Unirii (colloquially Domplatz, translated “Unification Square”), with the Catholic Cathedral / St. George’s Cathedral (on the right side of the square, orange in the picture).

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Pictures from yesterday (May 8, 2026), a wonderfully warm day with many, many impressions. In many places construction is ongoing and much of the past is being uncovered (photo Piața Unirii). There are many historical buildings full of history, but unfortunately also more and more places that would need renovation.

As a visitor, you should use taxis very, very carefully or not at all. Unfortunately, there are more and more drivers who are no longer trustworthy. A "special offer" without a meter for 3 km at 50 to 100 euros is becoming increasingly common. That is not good! Bolt is a good alternative (also because you see the cost BEFORE the ride), or you can walk or use public transport.

The historic buildings and especially the interiors of the churches / cathedrals are beautiful 😍 the old town is lively, very lively, and the restaurants are unfortunately adapting to rising energy prices 😅 0.5 liter beer for 34 Lei (about 7 euros) or 140 Lei (about 30 euros) for two traditional sausages, fries, a cola, and a beer. Bucharest has become (probably together with Cluj-Napoca) by far the most expensive hotspot in Romania!

In the evening and at night... the old town is increasingly turning into a party area. Clubs, table dancing, loud music, and many "offers". A trend that we (Urlaub in Rumänien) don’t really like, but... it is what it is!

Nevertheless, we would recommend everyone to visit Bucharest / the Old Town. Many impressions, lots of history, and many experiences. You shouldn’t miss Bucharest, if only for the green frogs that you can sometimes find dancing in front of Parliament (our picture) 😁🥰

On the way from Sibiu to Brașov lies the town of Făgăraș. At the end of the 12th century the town's fortress was only a wooden fortification, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which—like the fortress itself—can be visited. Directly next to the fortress is the cathedral / church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025).

Karlsburg in German, Alba Iulia in Romanian, Gyulafehervar in Hungarian is a town in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania.

This former fortress is home to the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, where Romanian kings and queens were crowned, as well as the Catholic Episcopal Cathedral and the Great Hall, where the proclamation of the unification of Transylvania and Banat with the Kingdom of Romania was proclaimed in 1918. The entire fortress is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures and the corresponding text/explanation.

Karlsburg in German, Alba Iulia in Romanian, Gyulafehervar in Hungarian is a town in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania.

This former fortress is home to the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, where Romanian kings and queens were crowned, as well as the Catholic Episcopal Cathedral and the Great Hall, where the proclamation of the unification of Transylvania and Banat with the Kingdom of Romania was proclaimed in 1918. The entire fortress is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures and the corresponding text/explanation.

Certainly the largest cathedral in Romania and, with its current construction date in this millennium, surely also in all of Europe. The cathedral is 127 meters high (Cologne Cathedral is 157 meters high) and has space for 5,000 people on an interior area of 17,800 m2.

Interestingly, the "interior paintings" are not paintings but mosaics. Pictures of the interior views by Mr. Rada, thank you very much for these.

The total area of the complex, located in the center of Bucharest and in the direct vicinity of the Parliament building, covers nearly 36,900 m2. The cathedral / complex was started / planned in 2009 and will be more or less finished (including all additional buildings) in a few years.

On the way from Sibiu to Brasov lies the city of Fagaras. At the end of the 12th century, the city’s castle was only a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The fortress houses a museum, which can be visited just like the fortress itself. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral/church Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from the end of September 2025.

Certainly the largest cathedral in Romania and probably also, with its current construction date, the newest in this millennium in all of Europe. The cathedral is 127 meters high (Cologne Cathedral is 157 meters high) and has space for 5,000 people on 17,800 m² of interior area.

The total area of the complex, located in the center of Bucharest and right next to the Parliament building, covers almost 36,900 m². The cathedral/complex was started/planned in 2009, and it will be more or less fully completed (including all auxiliary buildings) in a few years.

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

We thank Go Hunedoara for the permission to use these pictures (spring).

Curtea de Argeș is a Romanian city in Argeș County. It is located on the right bank of the Argeș River, which flows here through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

It is one of the oldest cities in Romania. According to a tradition, it was founded in the 14th century by Prince Radu Negru, who made it the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

The Curtea de Argeș Cathedral (Manastirea Curtea de Argeș, Catedrala Curtea de Argeș) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It stands on the foundations of a monastery and is located about one and a half kilometers north of the city. It resembles a very large and ornate mausoleum, built in the Byzantine style and adorned with Moorish arabesques.

We thank Mr. Liviu Jakob ( facebook.com/leaveu.jacobs ) for the pictures and for granting us permission to use them. Thank you!

Perfect for all stair climbers... Mount Toaca, at 1,904 meters, is the second highest peak in the Ceahlau Massif (Neamt County) in the northeast of Romania and... it can be "climbed" via a staircase 😅

The number of steps is roughly equivalent to the number of steps leading to the viewing platform in Cologne Cathedral. We don’t have exact figures, but both routes are said to have around 500 steps. This is roughly equivalent to 31 floors in a high-rise building (information for anyone who wants to practice at home).

A bit of city, a bit of countryside, a selection of gastronomic experiences such as restaurants, cafés, bars, and much more.

The (still) limited edition in German and Romanian can be found, among other places, at the following locations:
# Take Five Coffee (Str. Lucian Blaga 5)
# Eggsemplar Breakfast & Brunch (Str. Lucian Blaga 1)
# Timisoara City Information Center (Str. Alba Iulia)
# Cuina Bunicii (Str. Alba Iulia)
# Bookshop at the Cathedral (Piata Unirii 11)
# Restaurant Del Vecchio (Piata Alexandru Mocioni 8)

Discover the cultural and gastronomic diversity of Timisoara and Timis County.

A picture of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God. It is a Romanian Orthodox neo-Byzantine cathedral, built between 1923-1933 with a large and a small chapel, located in the city of Cluj-Napoca in the northwest of Romania.

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On the way from Sibiu to Brașov lies the city of Făgăraș. At the end of the 12th century, the city's castle was only a wooden fortress, which was expanded into a stone fortress in the 14th century.

The castle houses a museum, which can be visited along with the fortress. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral / church of Saint John the Baptist.

Cetatea Făgărașului / Făgăraș / Siebenbürgen

In the north of Romania, in Maramureș County, lies the Sapanta Monastery, also known as Peri Monastery.

In 1391, the grandchildren of Dragos Voda donated the land and goods on which the monastery, a stone church, was built. This stone church served for more than 300 years as the main seat of the Romanian diocese of Maramureș and was later rebuilt by master Ioan Macarie as a place of prayer for the Greek-Catholic community in the region.

The tower of the monastery church is 78 meters high, making it the third tallest church tower in Romania, after the Orthodox Cathedral in Timisoara and St. Michael's Church in Cluj-Napoca.

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (Photo: Romania in pictures) for allowing us to use this picture.

Bucharest is the largest city and the industrial and commercial center of the country.

Pictured here: The Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului), Bulevardul and Unirii Park, and the National Cathedral (Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului) (left behind the Parliament building).

With approximately 1.8 to 2.x million inhabitants, Bucharest is among the ten largest cities in the European Union.

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We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (Photo: Panorama Group) for the permission to use this picture.

This weekend, at the same time as the Catholic / Evangelical calendar, it is Easter in Romania, the Orthodox Easter celebration.

The highlight is the Resurrection service on the night before Easter Sunday, when believers wait in front of the cathedrals with a candle in hand for the Holy Light ... to then take it home to their families.

The Vacanță în România team wishes you a Happy Easter together with your loved ones.

Urlaub in Rumänien wishes everyone celebrating this weekend ... a Happy Easter!

On the way between Sibiu and Brasov lies the town of Fagaras and you should definitely plan a visit to the 14th century fortress (Cetatea Fagarasului) and the cathedral (Catedrala Sfantul Ioan Botezatorul), both of which are right next to each other.

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On the road from Sibiu to Brașov is the city of Fagaras, at the end of the 12th century the castle was just a wooden fortress, which was built in the 14th century. the century was extended to a stone fortress.

The castle includes a museum that can be visited, as well as the castle. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral / church of St. John the Baptist.

More about the fortress of Fagaras:
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On the road from Sibiu to Brașov is the city of Fagaras, at the end of the 12th century the castle was just a wooden fortress, which was built in the 14th century. the century was extended to a stone fortress.

The castle includes a museum that can be visited, as well as the castle. Right next to the fortress is the cathedral / church of St. John the Baptist.

More about the fortress of Fagaras:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

Curtea de Arges is a Romanian city in Arges County. It is located on the right bank of the Arges River, which flows through a valley of the Southern Carpathians.

Curtea de Arges is one of the oldest cities in Romania and, according to tradition, was founded in the 14th century. Founded by Prince Radu Negru in the 20th century, it was the first capital of the Principality of Wallachia.

Curtea de Arges Cathedral ( Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Arges Cathedral ) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania. It is located on the foundations of a monastery and is located about a mile and a half north of the city. It looks like a very large and decorated mausoleum and was built in Byzantine style with Moorish arabesques.

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Right next to the largest church in Iasi, Metropolitan Cathedral (Metropolitan Cathedral), this church is just as impressive,

Gheorghe / Mitropolia Veche Church is an Orthodox church in Iași, which was built between 1761 and 1769 by Metropolitan * Gavriil Callimachi and serves as a Metropolitan Cathedral*.

* Since early Christianity, the Metropolitan Office refers to a senior bishop who chairs an association of dioceses and is based in a provincial capital (ancient Greek: μητρό ▉ λις, mētrópolis, mother town) (see). Today, the metropolitan's office still exists in the Roman Catholic Church, as well as in the Orthodox Churches, through which the legal structure differs (quote: Wikipedia)

Orastie is a small town in Hunedoara County.

Metropolitan Cathedral is located in the city of Iasi in northeastern Romania and is the headquarters of the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Iasi and the Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina. It is the largest historical Orthodox church in Romania and dedicated to Saint Parascheva, the representation of Jesus and Saint George.

Saint Parasheva, also known as Paraschiva, is a Romanian martyr who is revered in the Romanian Orthodox Church and is the patron of the Moldovan region in Romania. Their day of remembrance is October 14, this is the date of their death in the 11th century. In 1641 their relics were brought to Iasi, which is located in the Metropolitan Cathedral of 1889.

Every year, on the anniversary of death ( and a few days before ) 10,000 and more believers from all over Romania and other countries make a pilgrimage to Iasi to honor, pray and ask for salvation and support.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral ( "Holy Trinity Cathedral" in Romanian ) is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the episcopal headquarters in Arad in the district of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid at the end of 1991 by Bishop Timothy, who was completed in 2006. The five church bells have a total weight of 6.5 tons ( 6,500 kg ) and were manufactured by an Innsbruch foundry ( Austria ).

Curtea de Arges 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 site of the Curtea de Arges monastery and is dedicated to the Ascension of Mary ( Assumption, Mother of God. The cathedral is dressed in light gray limestone, and the interior is brick, plastered and decorated with frescoes.

The Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the episcopal headquarters in Arad in the district of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid at the end of 1991 by Bishop Timothy, who was completed in 2006. The five church bells have a total weight of 6.5 tons (6,500 kg) and were manufactured by an Innsbruch foundry (Austria).

The Dormition of the Virgin Church in Bacău is the third largest cathedral in Romania, after the Cathedral of salvation in Bucharest and the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Baia Mare.

Victoriei Square (formerly Opera Square) is one of the central squares of Timisoara (in German: Temeswar, Temeschwar and also Temeschburg). It is the place where Timișoara was declared the first free city of Romania on December 20, 1989 during the Romanian Revolution (the overthrow of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu).

In the 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 "Surrogate". Around the market there are cultural institutions such as the Romanian Opera, the National Theater, the Hungarian State Theater, the German State Theater, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Timiș cinemas, the Banat Museum, the art galleries and many more….

We thank the city of Timisoara for permission to use these images.

The Assumption Church in Bacau is the third largest cathedral in Romania after the Salvation Cathedral in Bucharest and the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Baia Mare. Learn more...

Image: End of August 2019

The "Metropolitan Cathedral" is located in the city of Iasi in northeastern Romania and is the seat of the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Iasi and the Metropolitan Church of Moldova and Bucovina. It is the largest historical Orthodox church in Romania and is dedicated to Saint Parascheva, the representation of Jesus and Saint George.

Saint Parascheva, also known as Paraschiva, is a Romanian martyr who is worshiped in the Romanian Orthodox Church and is the patron saint of the Moldovan region of Romania. Her holiday is October 14, the anniversary of her death in the 11th century. In 1641, her relics were brought to Iași, which has been in the Metropolitan Cathedral since 1889.

On the anniversary of his death (and a few days before) 10,000 and more believers from all over Romania and other countries make a pilgrimage to Iasi to honor this day, to pray and to ask for redemption and support.

A wonderful image, 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 Curtea de Argeș Monastery and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary). The cathedral is clad in light gray limestone. The interior is made of brick, plastered and decorated with frescoes.

The "Holy Trinity" Orthodox Cathedral ("Holy Trinity" Cathedral in Romanian) is located in Arad, in western Romania. It is the main cathedral of the diocese of Arad in the district of the same name.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid by Bishop Timothy at the end of 1991 and was completed in 2006. The church's five bells weigh a total of 6.5 tons (6,500 kg) and were made by a foundry in Innsbruch, Austria. ).

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

The "Ascension of the Lord" Orthodox Cathedral is the largest religious structure in Târgu Mureș, Mureș district in central Romania (Seven castles). It was built between 1925 and 1934 at the initiative of Archpriest Stefan Rusu in the city center (the place of today's Roses).

Images from over 20 posts from the summer of 2020 with a lot of information about tourist attractions, localities and much more in Romania.

Bacău Cathedral of the Ascension of the Lord, Bran Castle / Dracula reloaded, Mocanita, Targu Mures Zoo / Zool Park, Black Sea and Aquapark from Constanța, wonderful Donaudelta, Valea Zeaelor Clay Castle, White Carolina Fortress, umbrella, umbrellas, the church and fortress of Făgăraș lavender and sunflower in southeastern Romania, the city of Galati and many, many more ...

Find out more:
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Galați, is the final destination in the "Destination of the Year 2022" competition in the "City Break" category.

Galaţi is the capital of the district of the same name, in the region of Moldova in southeastern Romania.

It was frequented by royal families and was one of the richest cities in Romania in the past. Today, Galați is a well-known port city and always worth visiting. In addition to the botanical garden, the zoo, many parks and museums, churches and much more, the 2 km promenade offers a wonderful view of the Danube, which is up to 900 meters wide in places.

Images: The Archbishop's Cathedral „St. Andrei ”

Inspiration: Destination of the Year