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Ski enthusiasts from Romania and abroad have another place to practice this winter sport near Sibiu. At the foot of the Cibin Mountains, in Gura Râului, Sibiu County, the newest ski slope in the area was inaugurated in 2008. With an investment of...
In Sfântu Gheorghe, the city located in the heart of Szeklerland, the Szekler National Museum attracts thousands of visitors from around the world each year. Indeed, you cannot leave Transylvania without learning about the history that intertwines...
The towers of the medieval fortress of Mediaș are the most important tourist attractions in the city located on the Târnava Mare River. The fortress features 9 defensive towers: the Goldsmiths' Tower, the Bell Tower, the Tailors' Tower, the...
Few know that the first school where courses were taught in Romanian is located in Șchei, the oldest Romanian neighborhood in Brașov. The first Romanian language classes took place here as early as 1583, but the current building is somewhat newer,...
On January 6th and 7th, two of the greatest Orthodox holidays are celebrated, and like any other festivities, these have unique traditions and customs in Transylvania that make them special. These are Epiphany and Saint John the Baptist. From the...
Among the towers of the old fortress of Mediaș, there is also the Maria Tower, located in close proximity to the Saint Margaret Church. The history of this tower is intertwined with several stories, many of which are still known today by those who...
In Buia, a village located halfway between Mediaș and Sibiu, an ancient legend that has lasted for several hundred years still endures today. It is said that in the castle built in the 14th century on a hill, the voivode of Wallachia, Mihai Viteazu,...
As every year, on December 28th, in Avrig and Săliște, two towns in Sibiu County, a grand celebration takes place. Young people from all over the county don their festive attire and gather to celebrate according to ancient customs. If you're a...
There are only a few days left in this year, and tourists are starting to appear one by one in the guesthouses of Transylvania. In recent years, the cities in this region of Romania have become increasingly attractive, especially to foreign...
What could be more beautiful on Christmas Day than a day spent with family, a lavish meal, carols, and plenty of good cheer? The answer is simple. Absolutely nothing! And the collection of photos we present to you today is the best testimony to...
Christmas is coming again, and preparations are in full swing. In every home in Transylvania, the sweet bread is baking from the early hours of the morning, the warm mixture is being prepared in the oven, and the housewives have just taken the...
Poiana Brașov, founded in 1895, initially developed as a tourist area of Brașov, with the first construction appearing here in 1904. The first competitions in Poiana Brașov began after 1906, with the resort hosting the International Winter Student...