
Discover the most beautiful traditions, customs, myths, and the history of Transylvania.
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Alongside the Ursuline Church and the Evangelical Church, another church in Sibiu stands out among the must-see attractions for any tourist visiting the city on the Cibin River. This is the Church of "Saint Apostles Peter and Paul." Known among the...
One of the most beautiful legends in Transylvania is the legend of the old church in Talmacel. When you hear about Mărginimea Sibiului, you think of animals roaming freely on the streets, fresh hay, homemade cheese, but also of churches and legends,...

If you find yourself in the Bârsa Land this spring, you must visit the commune of Hălchiu. Located 16 kilometers from Brașov and 11 kilometers from Codlea, Hălchiu is particularly beautiful, especially in the early part of the year when all the...
In the Mărginimea Sibiului region, right near the commune of Jina, don’t forget to visit two natural monuments like you’ve rarely seen before. Although they are little known to tourists and even to the locals, the Pintenii from Coasta Jinei and the...

You can't leave Brașov without visiting the Weaver's Bastion. You may not have even heard of this historical landmark that can't be fully captured in any book, but it will leave you pleasantly surprised. You should know that the bastion is part of...
In Orlat, in Sibiu County, stands a fortress that is said to have been first documented in 1319. This is the Scurtă Fortress, a monument that is wrapped in more legends than the years it has existed. Most of these legends speak of the Dacians'...

If you have a sweet tooth and absolutely love desserts, then you shouldn't miss the "Delicous Fair" between March 8 and 10, one of the largest delicatessen fairs in our country. Homemade cakes with fruit creams, sweet cheese, chocolate specialties,...
Surely, those of you who have passed through the center of Sibiu at least once have noticed a beautiful house that has two statues at its entrance representing two women supporting the building's balcony. This is the Casa cu Cariatide, one of the...

You can't visit Sibiu without at least asking yourself what the story behind the founding of this beautiful Transylvanian city is. Three legends have circulated for hundreds of years, each telling its own version of Sibiu's foundation. Two of the...
The tradition of Martisor says that in March, usually on the first day, Martisoare are given as gifts in Transylvania and throughout Romania. They represent a symbol of spring as well as admiration and love. Martisoare are offered by men to girls or...

Do you remember the old mocăniță? Well, an unforgettable journey awaits you in restored carriages over a distance of 14 kilometers between the resort of Sovata and the village of Câmpul Cetății, being one of the few routes where the old locomotive...

Surely we have all heard the expression "the Easter of the horses" used when you want to say that a certain thing will never happen, but perhaps not all of us know that the holiday "Easter of the horses" actually exists, is celebrated every year,...