Can death be cheerful? Absolutely! That’s the impression you get when you visit the Merry Cemetery in Sapanta, Maramures, Romania. Believe me, this cemetery is unique on a global scale and beautifully demystifies death. Because here, death is not a menacing grim reaper with a sharp scythe. It is more […]
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Hunedoara Castle. Medieval Romanian yet fairytale-like fortifications
The castle in Hunedoara made me travel through the whole of Romania just to see these medieval walls with my own eyes. The castle is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The epitome of beauty! There is something magical about the Corvin Castle in Hunedoara. The first […]
Read MoreBiertan fortified church. Visit one of Romania’s most iconic fortresses
If you are looking for the most famous and characteristic fortified church in Romania, the fortified church in Biertan will meet your expectations. It is probably the most famous church of this type. However, the church in Biertan is perfectly preserved and today it does not serve as a place […]
Read MoreThe fortified church of Viscri. A picturesque peasant castle
Viscri Castle is beautiful, although it is actually a fortified church, not a castle! And I’m not sure if castles can be described as beautiful, because their primary function is defensive. But the one in Viscri seems beautiful to me. Maybe because it is now full of wooden elements, red […]
Read MoreSuceava – not very spectacular, but the gateway to Romanian Bukovina
When I first went to Suceava, it was basically a coincidence and a place somewhere along the way. At that time, my destination was Turkey, and Suceava was the last stop on a smuggling bus from Przemyśl (Poland). I didn’t have time to visit the city then, which is why […]
Read MoreAlba Iulia, Romania. Impressive citadel and a variety of attractions.
I came across Alba Iulia by chance during a trip to Romania. Few people know about the attractions of Alba Iulia, a city that is just trying to break into the first league of tourist destinations. And it has a great chance of doing so! I had two goals for […]
Read MoreSalina Turda. A tour of the huge Romanian salt mine
At first glance, the Turda Salt Mine appears unremarkable. But once you venture inside, you will be amazed by the view. After all, how could you not be amazed by a chamber high enough to house a Ferris wheel and an underground salt lake 8 metres deep? Salina Turda, as […]
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