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"FULL MOON," a unique festival in Romania exclusively focused on horror and fantasy films, will take place for the second time from August 14 to August 18, 2013, in Biertan, Sibiu County. During the "FULL MOON" festival, spectators will have the...
Located 10 km from Daneş, in the village of Criş, stands the Bethlen Castle, which has a tumultuous history tied to a family with great traditions. Built by the Bethlen family and designed in a German style, the castle was restored in the...
Complete Program of the Sighișoara Medieval Festival 2013 Friday, July 26, 2013 16:00 The Grand Parade of Knights, Troubadours, Minstrels, Actors, and Artisans at Vlad the Knight of Justice Square (Citadel Square) 17:00 Official Opening of the...
The meeting of the Medias Saxons in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, began on Friday, June 14, 2013, with over 300 participants gathering in the "Schranne" hall to celebrate together. Saturday was dominated by the theme: - The German school system in...
Agârbiciu is a village located in the northern part of Sibiu County, 19 km from Mediaș and 38 km from Sibiu, belonging to the commune of Axente Sever. The first documented mention of the locality dates back to 1343, when it is referred to as a Saxon...
The time for medieval festivals in Transylvania has arrived once again, and one of the first on the list is our beloved city, Mediaș. On June 8th and 9th, just a few days away, the city will be dressed in festive attire. Knights will march through...
Under the title "Guilds, Brotherhoods, and Areas of Mediaș - Testimonies of European Urban Culture in Transylvania," the Mediaș Municipal Museum and the House of History in Dinkelsbühl invite us to take a look back at the life of the Saxon community...
The Easter celebration has its specific traditions and customs in Transylvania due to the confluence of Eastern and Western influences. Over time, this holiday has adopted specific traditions from the Saxons, Hungarians, and Romanians. On...
The Transylvanian Easter celebration is something truly special! Its traditional customs draw from influences of both the East and the West. Over a long period, specific practices developed for this holiday, rooted in Saxon, Hungarian, and Romanian...
The Medias Hometown Association, a non-profit organization that promotes contact with Medias residents in the diaspora and supports all Medias residents in Romania and beyond, organizes the meeting of the Medias Saxons every three years, an event to...
Ațel, a locality located 16 km from Mediaș, 70 km from Sibiu, and 33 km from Sighișoara, boasts one of the most beautiful fortified churches in Transylvania. The Ațel fortified church was built in 1471 by the craftsmen who constructed the...
Less known than other fortresses in Transylvania such as those in Sighișoara, Biertan, Corvin Castle, or Bran Castle, the Porolissum Fortress is one of the few Roman castra that still stand today and are very well preserved. Located just 15...