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We propose a medium-difficulty cycling route, but with incredibly beautiful landscapes. The route starts from Rășinari, Sibiu County, has a total length of 22 kilometers, and traverses some of the most stunning areas of the Făgăraș Mountains. The...
During winter, meals are always accompanied by pickles, as they provide vitamins and aid digestion. A traditional pork roast with rustic potatoes paired with a platter of pickled vegetables gives the meal an extraordinary flavor. For example,...
In Slimnic, if you have the chance to visit this autumn, don't forget to taste the apples from the local orchards. Their flavor is renowned throughout the country. But apples are not the only part of Slimnic's history, also known as "Mandra...
Anyone embarking on a trip along Transalpina should not forget to stop at one of the guesthouses or traditional houses along the route and ask for a serving of Transylvanian bean soup in bread. The locals will prepare a soup like you’ve never tasted...
Ocna Sibiului is worth visiting not only for those in love with saltwater or in need of specialized treatment. The 50 lakes that make up the salt complex of Ocna Sibiului each represent a tourist attraction in their own right. The most famous of...
Just eight kilometers from Brașov, in the village of Hărman, lies one of the most remarkable fortified castles in Transylvania. The Hărman Fortress, or Hönigberg (Mountain of Honey), as the village is called in German, was a true pride for the...
In a peasant house in Crișeni, Harghita County, a true museum of straw hats has been organized. All this is to promote and carry on the tradition known throughout Transylvania and beyond. For those who don’t know, the art of weaving straw hats is...
Without a doubt, anyone passing through the Old Town of Mediaș will notice the Schuller House, an architectural monument whose age is only estimated. It is said that the building located on the eastern side of the center was constructed in 1588, but...
Documented since 1327, the village of Roșia, located just a few kilometers from the city of Sibiu, hides a lost treasure right in the heart of Romania. The fortified church here is one of the oldest in Transylvania, built over 700 years ago, in...
One of the most haunting legends of Transylvania has its roots in the 15th century, coinciding with the construction of the Black Church in Brașov. On one side of the church, on a column, stands a statue of a child depicted in a position that gives...
One of the most beautiful churches in southern Transylvania is undoubtedly the Church on the Hill in Poiana Sibiului. Built in 1766, this place of worship is entirely made of fir wood, with a stone foundation. The roof is covered with shingles, and...
Anyone passing through Avrig this Saturday, a town near Sibiu, will certainly feel as if they have stepped back in time. The streets will be filled with musketeers, counts, barons, and baronesses, creating a unique atmosphere. This is all part of...