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 2, 2020
Legends of Transylvania
When we think about the legends of Transylvania, we can say that the legend of Dracula comes to mind, but the stories about supernatural beings on the territory of Transylvania existed long before the nineteenth century. Transylvania is a wonderful place with a lot of legends and myths. The legend of the Buii Valley It …
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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 …
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July 31, 2020
Lavender in Romania
Although lavender is known in Provence, France and other Mediterranean regions, it has grown in popularity in recent years in Romania, coloring purple hectares of land. Known as nature’s purple gold, Lavender is well known for its strong scent, and its calming and antiseptic properties. In Romania, Lavender has become increasingly popular in agriculture, being …