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Sibiu, like many other cities in Transylvania, is filled with legends and myths that are more suspenseful than the last. Many of these are true, and most are linked to the existence of underground tunnels that, in some cases, stretched for several...
Every year, at the end of December, in Agnita, Sibiu County, a celebration documented since 1689 takes place, aimed at driving away the harsh winter and evil spirits. Of Saxon origin, the Lole tradition has been organized in Agnita for over 100...
From Saturday to Monday, Brașov will host the 14th edition of the Etnovember cultural festival. Ceremonies, fairs, recitals, dances, and even medieval battles will take place this weekend on the streets of Brașov. The first important event in this...
The name Transylvania derives from Latin and means "the land beyond the forests." This region is located in the center of Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Transylvania is currently divided into 10 counties, covering a total area of...
The Church on the Hill is undoubtedly one of the representative monuments of Sighișoara Fortress, and it holds great significance for all of Transylvania. Built starting in 1345, the church was erected on the site where, several hundred years...
In the village of Boița, Sibiu County, there is a castle that, once seen, will surely remain in your memory for a long time due to its bright red hue. Built in the early 15th century, the fortress at Boița played an important role in the history of...
Little known but of unparalleled beauty, the Heart of Queen Marie Church in Bran hides an extremely beautiful story about Queen Marie. A faithful replica of the Stella Maris Church in Balchik, a town on the Black Sea coast ceded by Romania to...
Hidden away and little known to tourists, the water mill in the village of Rimetea, located in the Apuseni Mountains, should not be missed on your list of must-visit attractions in Transylvania. The mill was built in 1752 by the local Toroczkai...
One of the oldest festivals in our country is undoubtedly the Celebration of the Juni in Brașov. Held every year on the first Sunday after Easter, the celebration brings together hundreds of young people from Brașov County who compete in various...
The Trumpeters' Tower in the Mediaș fortress is among the top ten tilted constructions in the world, with some claiming it ranks second globally, just after the much more famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. However, behind the construction of this...
The fortified church in Cincu is considered by many historians to be a unique basilica in Transylvania due to the fact that its defense was only on the western side. Built in the 13th century, the church is located on a hill between the Olt and...
In the village of Ruși, halfway between Sibiu and Mediaș, you can't help but notice the fortress with its leaning tower. The small evangelical church was built in the 14th century, and the tower was constructed at the same time. However, over the...