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For a long time, the Botanical Research Institute located in Jibou has been one with excellent results. In order to provide the long-awaited support for researchers to embark on increasingly exciting experiments with high expectations, in 1968 it...

The beauty of the city of Oradea greets the numerous tourists arriving from the west and north of the country, thanks to its grand architectural monuments. Among these is the Black Eagle Palace, one of the imposing buildings of 20th century Romania....

Being the passageway and crossing of the Maramureș Mountains, the Vaser Valley is the scenic heart of the most impressive landscapes in our country. The spectacular valley is shaped by the Vaser River, which stretches over 60 kilometers. It...

We all know the significance and sadness that the passing of a loved one brings us. The memories we share, the desire to spend a little more time together, and the feeling that we haven’t been enough for them weigh heavily on our hearts. However, in...

Since ancient times, the city of Alba Iulia held a monopoly on what it means to defend strategically. To support this claim with practical evidence, the 18th century marks the tribute of the Alba Carolina Fortress, fortified for defense...

Located in Sibiu County, the municipality of Mediaș has been a support point for the central region of Romania since 1477. At that time, after analyzing and investigating the military and defense capabilities of the people of Mediaș, it became clear...

Sweet as salt in dishes – this is what a stranger might say at first glance about the town of Rupea. Part of Brașov County, the locality boasts a massive salt deposit underground, which has led to a tradition of salt mining, a practice and source of...

Situated at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains, the town of Avrig is one of the many localities found in the expansive Sibiu County. Only 26 kilometers separate the county seat from the town in question, creating a strong connection between the...

Sibiu County is home to many municipalities rich in history and traditions that are still kept alive, especially due to the numerous tourist attractions and the local people, who bring with them stories that enhance the dreamlike scenery. Among...

Within the expansive Brașov County, on an area slightly larger than the officially declared 132 kilometers, lies the town of Codlea. This small municipality, home to a wealth of tourist attractions, conceals a history worthy of discussion and...

An oasis of tranquility descends upon a small locality in the heart of Romania. Located in Brașov County, somewhat equidistant from Brașov and Sibiu, the town of Făgăraș endures and unmistakably marks the geographical center of the country. To be...

Mureș County is home to one of the most beautiful cities in Romania, right by the Târnava Mică River. Having endured several hardships imposed by certain unfortunate periods of the last century, the town stands heroically, being well-known and...