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The Transylvanian Easter celebration is something truly special! Its traditional customs draw from influences of both the East and the West. Over a long period, specific practices developed for this holiday, rooted in Saxon, Hungarian, and Romanian...
The Medias Hometown Association, a non-profit organization that promotes contact with Medias residents in the diaspora and supports all Medias residents in Romania and beyond, organizes the meeting of the Medias Saxons every three years, an event to...
Ațel, a locality located 16 km from Mediaș, 70 km from Sibiu, and 33 km from Sighișoara, boasts one of the most beautiful fortified churches in Transylvania. The Ațel fortified church was built in 1471 by the craftsmen who constructed the...
Less known than other fortresses in Transylvania such as those in Sighișoara, Biertan, Corvin Castle, or Bran Castle, the Porolissum Fortress is one of the few Roman castra that still stand today and are very well preserved. Located just 15...
One of the largest fairs dedicated to Easter celebrations will open its doors on April 26. For nearly two weeks, dozens of local producers as well as those from other parts of the country will showcase their own delicacies, traditional gifts, and...
On the last Sunday before the end of each September, several hundred livestock breeders from the entire region gather annually in the commune of Alma, near the town of Dumbrăveni. The most beautiful livestock is showcased here to be sold, but often...
You may have heard of Rotbav in passing, but we must definitely write about the beauties of this Brașov locality. The story behind its founding is just as beautiful. It is said that in 1170, 11 families were brought to the area to establish a new...
If you find yourself in Nemșa, a village located 10 kilometers from the town of Mediaș, you must stop by Liana's house, situated right in the center of the village. Don't hesitate to ask the locals about "Liana's pretzels"; they will guide you...
Located ten kilometers from the municipality of Brașov in one of the most beautiful areas of the Bârsa Land, the fortress in Harman - "Mountain of Honey" should be on the itinerary of any tourist in Transylvania. Built nearly 800 years ago, the...
Tomorrow, March 24, 2013, all tourists and not only are invited to Sibiu for the "Country Fair," which will take place outdoors at the Astra Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization. The fair will feature 16 authorized producers from Sibiu County who...
You may have heard of it or maybe you haven't, but either way, let us tell you: at the Albota trout farm near Agnita, you will never leave hungry. That is precisely why, in recent years, it has become a must-stop for tourists visiting this part of...
If you find yourself in Marpod, a village located 32 kilometers from Sibiu, alongside the fortified church and the breathtaking views that are hard to put into words, make sure to visit the "Jar of Story Jam." You might be wondering what that is;...