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Located in the center of the country and in the heart of Făgăraș, Făgăraș Fortress dates back to the 14th century, specifically the year 1310, when the construction of the fortress began. It was only later, in the 18th century, that the fortress was...
Somewhere about 32 km from Sibiu, on the road to Agnita, in the Hârtibaciu Valley, lies Nocrich. Or Leschkirsh. Or Ujegyha. Or even Nogrech... In the heart of true tradition that is preserved, the locals add an air of mystery and history through...
Ten kilometers east of Brașov lies the village of Hărman, known in most European countries for its fortified church, the legends of which we will attempt to unravel in the following lines. Honigberg (the German variant), Szászhermány (the Hungarian...
The history of Sălaj is by far the most enigmatic narrative of the 17th century in Transylvania. If our first thought leads us to the desire for conquest or revenge, we are certainly not far from the local truth. However, a third element comes into...
On your way from Sibiu to Mediaș, 18 kilometers from Sibiu, a sign appears indicating that there is a village in the area with a history full of myths and legends still discussed today – Slimnic. This small locality is home to the ruins of an...
Translated by: Heike Lammers The authors of the report are: Julie Dawson, a staff member of the Leo Baeck Institute New York and the head of the project "Exploration of the Archives of Transylvania and Bukovina," as well as architect Letitia...
Mălâncrav / Malmkrog / Almakerek is an idyllic, picturesque village nestled among hills, approximately equidistant from Biertan and Sighișoara. A dreamlike place that holds many secrets within its walls, which is why the Mihai Eminescu Trust, under...
The authors of the text are: Julie Dawson, Project Director "Researching the Archives of Transylvania and Bukovina (Leo Baeck Institute), Letiția Cosnean, architect, and Anda Reuben, project manager. A Brief History of the Jewish Community in...
It's October, and as we all know, the wedding season is coming to an end. Lavish and extravagant weddings, brides in the most unique dresses, venues adorned with rare and expensive flowers, and other whims designed to enchant the guests—all of these...
Șaroș pe Târnave, in German Scharosch It seems there is no text provided for translation. Please provide the Romanian text you would like translated into English. in Hungarian Saxon Village It is a locality in Sibiu County documented since 1282....
It can be said that the museum represents a gateway to a past, relived in the present The role of any museum is fundamental in human society. Its existence and continuous development represent a maturation and an awareness of individuals regarding...
The beautiful landscape denotes the remarkable survival of Medieval Europe - a mosaic of ancient forests, meadows, and pastures rich in wildflowers, along with ancient villages featuring fortified Saxon churches. Traditional agricultural methods are...