Tag: transylvania
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[Romania] Agnita Fortified Church
Agnita is considered to be the most centered town in Romania. First mentioned in a document in 1280, Agnita is a town known for its traditional crafts, from shoemakers to coopers, from tailors to potters.
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[Romania] Chirpãr Fortified Church
Chirpãr was our next stop during our weekend road trip in the beautiful Saxon villages around Sibiu. Travelling from one village to another was a true pleasure, as spring was on its way, everything was turning green, the landscape was something that filled us with so much positive energy.
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[Romania] Hosman Fortified Church
The village of Hosman was our first stop during our weekend in the Sibiu County and it was such a delight to be welcomed in this village by a beautiful view of the fortified church and the Făgăraș Mountains still covered in snow after the winter.
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[Romania] Road trip to the Fortified Churches in the Sibiu County (part 1)
We were planning such a weekend for a long time, but each time we were considering of actually doing such a trip, we always said that we can leave it for another time, as these places are very close to home and we have some other options further away. But finally, at the beginning of…
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[Romania] The Deva Fortress
Human beings seem to have a weakness for castles, fortresses or citadels build on high peaks, from where they can guard and frighten us at the same time. We are not different, so it was time for us to go up to the Deva Fortress and see what it has to offer.
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[Documentary] Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 5 Episode 1 – Transylvania To The Black Sea
With Bradshaw’s 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Portillo ventures east through Romania. He uncovers an unlikely fan of his Bradshaw’s. www.bbc.co.uk
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Transylvania – Number 1 region to visit in 2016 (Lonely Planet)
According to Lonely Planet, Transylvania is the number one region to visit in 2016, so start packing everyone.
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[Romania] Medieval Transylvania
Here is a short video on some of the medieval churches and palaces Transylvania has to offer. Filmed in Prejmer, Viscri, Sighișoara, Biertan, Câlnic and Carta. The Chocolates of Life also visited Calnic and Carta and planning to visit the others this summer. Enjoy!
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[Romania] The Râşnov Citadel
Close to Brasov, at the base of the Bucegi Mountains, you will have the chance to visit one of the most well-preserved medieval citadels and defense systems of old Tranlsyvania.
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