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Located in Mureș County, the village of Bezid (or Bezidul Nou) is a spot on the map of Romania known for its history – particularly during the communist era. The locals from nearby villages still remember, even today, what the former residents of...

One of the most recognized communes (and, implicitly, villages) in Mureș County is none other than Bogata, the Transylvanian locality that has recently become a tourist attraction for the entire world thanks to the incomparable Snoop Dogg. Upon...

Mureș County is home to numerous localities that enrich it and give it notoriety. One of its components is the village of Cund, also known as Cundu, which is part of the Bahnea commune. This Transylvanian segment of Romania is located just 33...

A landscape torn from stories, filled with traditions and monumental historical passages – this is how the Szeklerland could be summarized in a few words. Geographically, the region spans both the southern and eastern parts of Transylvania. Both in...

The relief of our country is the equivalent of complete balance – an oasis of tranquility and joy for the eyes of onlookers. This balance includes the Apuseni Mountains, young mountains formed from a mix of rocks and limestone, which is why there is...

Most likely, not many ancestors are familiar with this name. The village of Bunești used to have another name, a Romanian but old one, recognized as Bundorf, Bondorf, or Bondref. Whatever name we give it, this settlement represents the residence of...

Did you know that... Lake Red is also known as Ghilcos Lake? Whatever the name, it is certain that the lake is a natural dam type, created by nature as a result of a landslide in 1838. That year, on January 23, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9...

Located in Harghita County in Transylvania, the commune of Zetea remains a representative point on the map of Romania, encompassing the villages of Desag, Izvoare, Poiana Tarnavei, Sub Cetate, Șicasău, and the residence Zetea. Not many people are...

The tales of the Brothers Grimm... that’s what the Castle of Clay brings to mind for the first time. This beautiful construction is a recent fortification, an oasis of tranquility and indulgence, and at the same time, a fairytale realm. The story...

Located in the town of Vlăhița in Harghita County, Băile Homorod represents the cornerstone of Transylvania in terms of the growing importance of tourism. Geospatially, it is situated a mere 18 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc and 6 km from the town it...

Part of Brașov County, the Bogății Forest is carefully monitored administratively by the nearby communes of Apata, Hoghiz, and Marieruș. As a protected area of high national importance and interest, the Bogății Forest is nestled within the core and...

The city of Mediaș boasts one of the most beautiful fortresses in the Transylvania region – and no, we are not talking about a limited number of such constructions, especially considering that within a distance of 30 kilometers, you will surely...