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 resin. Several people were born in the commune of Rășinari who later became well known personalities or scientists like Octavian Goga, Emil Cioran, Ilarie Mitrea and others.
In Rășinari the old traditional costume is still present, especially on holidays and is a very pleasing sight, a real delight for all visitors and tourists. They also have great traditions regarding the artistic manifestations of choral formations and traditional dances. Tourists can participate in various cultural events throughout the year like cultural days, traditional customs days and many other events.
PLACES TO VISIT IN RĂȘINARI
Biserica Veche, cu hramul Cuvioasa Paraschiva
Known as The Church of the Pious Paraschiva, or the old church, it was built of stone and brick between 1725-1758, on the funds of the Greek Catholic bishop Petru Pavel Aron from Blaj. The style of the church was inspired by The Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.
Biserica Sf. Ilie
Known as Church of St. Elijah. It was built by the Greek Catholic community, also made of stone, but smaller in size, a church consecrated in 1838. In 1948, the communist authorities transferred the place for the benefit of the Orthodox community.
Biserica din deal
This church was built between 1800-1814, from the substantial donation in money of the main founder Ioan Bungărzan from Rășinari.
Monumentul Eroilor Români
The Monument of the Romanian Heroes from the Second World War. The monument is a Commemorative Cross located in the cemetery. It is made of wood and the the height of the monument is 3 meters (9 feet 107⁄64 inches).
Case memoriale
The memorial houses of Octavian Goga and Emil Cioran. As I said, In Rasinari were born Octavian Goga, the well known politician, poet, playwright and journalist and also Emil Cioran known as a philosopher and essayist. Both of them have memorial houses there.
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