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Transylvania is filled with cities and areas offering incredible views – and even with people who welcome you with open arms. If the villages are too small and far too ordinary for some, the cities tell a completely different story – the urban area...

A small and beautiful village – these are the conceptual coordinates of the Sibiu village of Țapu, which has a population of 650 inhabitants. Located in the commune of Micăsasa, the 13th century was particularly significant for this settlement....
Built on Sibiu land, the Evangelical Church in Velt made its appearance in the 15th century, specifically in the 1400s. The fortification, renowned for its characteristic style and truly imposing dimensions, is well-known (or perhaps infamous) due...

Being one of the two monuments for which the town of Sinaia is extremely renowned both nationally and internationally, Pelișor Castle embodies the result of King Carol I's desires, serving as a summer residence for the main heirs, Princes Ferdinand...

Located in Sibiu County, the town of Copșa Mică has been officially documented since 1402. The landmarks are quite simple – both Hungarians and Saxons, as well as Romanians, have lived in these lands. However, over time, factories were established...

The Sibiu locality of Curciu (or, as it was once known in a long-gone past, Criș) has existed officially in documents since 1322. Back then, the village was called Keureus, a Dacian settlement that housed a much larger population than it does...

Located in Sibiu County, the small yet magical village of Șeica Mică is known as the residence of the Șeica Mică commune. The distance from one end to the other is short, marked by the 48 km from Sibiu and, on the other hand, the 23 km from...

Not long ago, a project was launched to create a spa complex comparable to that in Techirghiol. Anticipating the exceptional properties of the natural resources in the area, the aim was to enhance these advantages under optimal conditions. Thus,...

Located in the town of Carei, Karolyi Castle hides a history worthy of a wartime novel. The Karolyi family were the first members to own this fortification, which initially served as their personal residence. This moment is marked by the 15th...

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...