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Exile and homeland – in Ovid's footsteps through Romania (from Transylvania to the Black Sea) (Guided individual trip with minibus/HP) Contact person: Ladislau Ciocan / Dr. Heike Lammers-Harlander Travel companion: Ladislau Ciocan / Dr. Heike...

Brașov County is home to a collection of villages, each more breathtaking than the last. Today, we turn our attention to the village of Fundata, considered the seat of the Fundata commune, also located within Brașov County. With a population of 464...

Located in Brașov County, the Seven Ladders Canyon is one of the most visited and enjoyable gorges in our country. With a length of over 150 meters at an altitude of 948 meters, this course is made up of Jurassic limestone originating from the...

Located in the commune of Șoarș, the village of Seliștat is an area within the Brașov region well-known for its history and the extracurricular camps held annually. In the past, the settlement was recognized by the name Jălișteat, and by 1733, over...

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and spectacular Orthodox constructions in Romania, the Sâmbăta de Sus Monastery is visited annually by both locals and tourists from all corners of the world. One of its most significant advantages lies in its...

Once upon a time, in the past, there was Iacășdorf – the village that served as the residence of a commune in Sibiu County. Nowadays, the name has completely transformed, with the locality being recognized as Iacobeni. Thus, the commune located in...

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...

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...

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....

We all know the significance and sadness that the passing of a loved one brings us. The memories we share, the desire to spend a little more time together, and the feeling that we haven’t been enough for them weigh heavily on our hearts. However, in...

Sweet as salt in dishes – this is what a stranger might say at first glance about the town of Rupea. Part of Brașov County, the locality boasts a massive salt deposit underground, which has led to a tradition of salt mining, a practice and source of...