Travel to Transylvania

15/01/2015

Alba Iulia - City Highlights

One of the oldest settlements in Romania, known in ancient time as Apulum, Alba Iulia served as the largest military and economic center during the Roman occupation. Temples, mosaics, thermae and statues, amphitheaters, the governor's palace "Daciarum Trium" – all rendered the original Dacian Apulul as the miniature copy of the mother Rome.

An Episcopal citadel and an important political, military and cultural center, Alba Iulia reached its peak between 1542-1690, serving as the capital of the independent Principality of Transylvania and the residence of the Transylvanian princes. In 1599, Mihai Viteazul (Michael the Brave) achieved here for a brief period of time the union of the three main provinces of Romania: Walachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia. The town later became an important printing centre. Nowadays the local universities continue the tradition of the old academic schools. http://www.unzipromania.com/

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11/01/2015

Peles Castle | Romania

Location: Sinaia – Southern Romania
Nearby large towns: Brasov (40 miles north), Bucuresti (80 miles south)
Nearby main attractions: Bran (Dracula's) castle (30 miles north-west),
Brasov (40 miles north)

Peles Castle Nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in the picturesque town of Sinaia, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe.

Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, the castle served as the summer residence of the royal family until 1947. Its 160 rooms are adorned with the finest examples of European art, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows and Cordoba leather-covered walls.

10/01/2015

Lazar Castle is situated 6 km north of Gheorgheni, on the south side of the mountain Szarmany. The foundation of the settlement is dated to XII-XIII centuries. The castle's name probably comes from the original name of the mountain: Szar (= tar) hegy. The existence of the village is closely tied to Lazar family history. One of the attractions of the village is represented by the Lazar Castle, whose construction began in the fifteenth century.

This touristic site had an important place in the relations between Transylvania, Moldova and the Romanian Country. Bethlen Gabor grew up here and later became Prince of Transylvania. The castle was burned several times and ruined in 1842, also because of a fire.

09/01/2015

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Read Ten things you need to know before visiting Transylvania by Lonely Planet

08/01/2015

Bethlen-Haller Castle. Location: Transylvania – Central Romania, Alba County. The Bethlen Castle was built in the 16th century in the French Renaissance style and restored in the 17th-18th centuries in the Baroque style. The Reformed Church, situated next to the Castle is a 13th century building.

07/01/2015

Shooting star exploded this morning 03.05 AM over Romania. It did not hit the ground as it disintegrated in air. A blinding light was seen in several cities around the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4NlbFuIJT4 =14

Fenomene luminoase la Obrejița (0701-2015, ora 03.05.50) surprinse de camerele de supraveghere

07/01/2015

Unique travel destinations for 2015! Start planning!
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Read Best value destinations for 2015 by Lonely Planet

07/01/2015

Surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stocker's Dracula.