The largest city of Gorj, Targu Jiu takes its name from the river that crosses it, being mentioned for the first time in 1406. The city gave Romania many personalities, including Constantin Brancusi, Gheorghe Magheru, Horatiu Malaele, Ecaterina Teodoroiu and Tudor Vladimirescu. Targu Jiu is a beautiful city, full of history and a lot of …
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October 30, 2020
Alba Iulia- a place of unrivaled beauty
We can say that an important moment not only in the town’s history but also in the country’s history is the year 1600 when Alba Iulia became the capital of the three countries: Romania, Transylvania and Moldavia united in one single country. Much later, more exactly in 1918, it was to become the town of …
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October 16, 2020
A PLACE OF HISTORY – ULPIA TRAIANA SARMIZEGETUSA
It has a wide history, known to many people and adored even by the little ones. The stories and legends here have brought many tourists to the area. On top of all this, today, near the old town, there are children’s camps, where they are taken to visit the ruins of the city and also …
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October 9, 2020
TEMPLE OF NATURE-RETEZAT MOUNTAINS
For almost two centuries, the Retezat has been recognized as a “temple of nature”, being a place sought by explorers from all corners of Europe. Hearing from everywhere that the place is remarkable, I decided to pay a visit. Retezatul is the place mirrored by exceptional lakes and peaks, worth visiting at least once in …
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September 18, 2020
COLINELE TRANSILVANIEI – THE BEAUTY OF NATURE
The ecotourism destination Colinele Transilvaniei, stretches around the valleys of Târnava Mare, Hârtibaci and Olt, between Sibiu, Sighișoara and Brașov. Colinele Transilvaniei is a fairytale area and represent “the last truly medieval landscape in Europe” (Dr. Andrew Jones), an area with a unique natural and cultural heritage in Europe. The wonders of nature can be …
We are Trail Trips
September 4, 2020
THINGS TO DO IN VALEA HARTIBACIULUI
If you want to take a trip into the past, we encourage you to come to Valea Hârtibaciului, also known as “Valea Verde” which can be translated as The Green Valley. It has a total of 90 km of hills and villages. Surrounded by defensive walls, the buildings there are equipped with galleries and watchtowers …
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August 28, 2020
EDGE OF SIBIU
The margin of Sibiu is a unique area in Romania, being located to the west of Sibiu, it comprising 18 localities. Due to the area with a geopolitical position, located on the border of Transylvania with the Romanian Country and near Sibiu, a strong craft center, gave the edge of Sibiu some defining characteristics. The …
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August 21, 2020
The colorful Rășinari
The dream place, located just at a few km from Sibiu, Rășinari one of the oldest communes in “Marginimea Sibiului”. The area is very appreciated from tourists because it has a picturesque beauty, but also alot of local traditions and customs. The main occupation, that also gave the name of the locality is picking fir …
Coulinary Journey
August 14, 2020
A GUIDE TO THE BEST TYPES OF CHEESE FROM ROMANIA
Have you ever wondered what makes traditional Romanian food like mămăliga or plăcinte cu brânză so delicious, well one of our secrets is cheese. Alongside France, Switzerland or Italy who are said to have the biggest variety of delicious cheese, ours are equally as good, or even better. 1. First on the list is CAȘ …
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August 11, 2020
Top 3 tourist attractions in Mărginimea Sibiului that you must visit
If you are a lover of nature, tradition and authentic, then Mărginimea Sibiului is the perfect choice for you. A trip to this lands will send you thinking of childhood, grandparents, of the beautiful country life and you will surely fall in love with the beauties of the whole region. Each tourist attraction in Mărginimea …